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meklort · **Bios A05 -** 03-26-2009, 08:58 PM

Just an FYI:

I just tried out A05 and have no problems with it.

The new bios includes a new DSDT which at first glance fixes most of the (battery) problems that the dsdt patcher fixes. Who knows... maybe they looked at my code

. I'll be looking at the dsdt and making a new patcher that includes dell's code with any fixes that may need to be there for us (which may include a kext update, but probably not).

Until then, you can update to the new bios and regenerate the dsdt.aml file without any problems.

UDATE:
On second glance, it looks like some of the code in there is good, while others lines in there are just plain bad. I'll be keeping the good and removing the bad as long as it doesn't mess anything up.

lancorp · **Re: Bios A05 -** 03-26-2009, 11:27 PM

Maybe a dumb question, but where is BIOS ver A05? I only see A04 on their web and ftp site?

Got a link?

meklort · **Re: Bios A05 -** 03-26-2009, 11:36 PM

Here you go: http://mydellmini.com/forum/a05-bios...ns--t5748.html

infin · **Re: Bios A05 -** 03-27-2009, 12:33 AM

wonder if the larger battery will charge now while on.

Warpedflash · **Re: Bios A05 -** 03-27-2009, 12:47 AM

How do i go about installing the new biod from osx? which version do i need to use? (i assume its from a dos usb key)
thanks for any answers

lancorp · **Re: Bios A05 -** 03-27-2009, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meklort

Here you go: http://mydellmini.com/forum/a05-bios...ns--t5748.html

I'm curious as to where this BIOS came from? Is no one concerned? It's not posted on Dell's site, and the naming
of the update file does not follow traditional Dell BIOS update file naming conventions.

Not saying it isn't genuine, but hey, it does seem odd...

WolfKeeper · **Re: Bios A05 -** 03-27-2009, 02:06 AM

It was posted by someone who works at Dell, who says it was released internally.

He released A04 early as well, so it should be safe. I'll wait for the official release though.

appleguru · **Re: Bios A05 -** 03-27-2009, 04:06 AM

What needs to be done to upgrade the mini 9 running os x with dellefi 1.1? Install bios an re-run dellefi with remove custom dsdt.aml checked?

meklort · **Re: Bios A05 -** 03-27-2009, 04:29 AM

What I would do is install the new bios, remove the dsdt file, reboot and then regenerate the dsdt file.

appleguru · **Re: Bios A05 -** 03-27-2009, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meklort

What I would do is install the new bios, remove the dsdt file, reboot and then regenerate the dsdt file.

thanks, ill give it a go

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lancorp Member Posts: 98 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Bios A05 - 03-26-2009, 11:27 PM Maybe a dumb question, but where is BIOS ver A05? I only see A04 on their web and ftp site? Got a link?

meklort Guru Posts: 1,353 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado, USA	Re: Bios A05 - 03-26-2009, 11:36 PM Here you go: http://mydellmini.com/forum/a05-bios...ns--t5748.html Dell Mini 9 \| Mac OS X 10.6.5 \| 2 GB RAM \| 32 GB Buffalo SSD \| BIOS A05 Dell Mini 10v \| Mac OS X 10.6.5 \| 1 GB RAM \| 160 GB HDD \| BIOS A06 My Blog \| NetbookInstaller code repository \| NetbookInstaller Website \| Want a Lockerz.com invite? message me.

infin Member Posts: 49 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Bios A05 - 03-27-2009, 12:33 AM wonder if the larger battery will charge now while on.

Warpedflash Junior Member Posts: 13 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Bios A05 - 03-27-2009, 12:47 AM How do i go about installing the new biod from osx? which version do i need to use? (i assume its from a dos usb key) thanks for any answers

WolfKeeper Retired Mini user Posts: 1,577 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Bios A05 - 03-27-2009, 02:06 AM It was posted by someone who works at Dell, who says it was released internally. He released A04 early as well, so it should be safe. I'll wait for the official release though. Getting an iPad

appleguru Senior Member Posts: 227 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Bios A05 - 03-27-2009, 04:06 AM What needs to be done to upgrade the mini 9 running os x with dellefi 1.1? Install bios an re-run dellefi with remove custom dsdt.aml checked? White Dell Mini 9 \| OS X 10.6.4 \| BIOS A05 \| 8GB STEC SSD \| 2GB RAM 8GB Class 6 SDHC \| 0.3MP Cam \| NBI: 0.8.4 RC1 No Int. BT \| USB Legacy support : [Enabled] \| Mic Working via ALC268.kext

meklort Guru Posts: 1,353 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado, USA	Re: Bios A05 - 03-27-2009, 04:29 AM What I would do is install the new bios, remove the dsdt file, reboot and then regenerate the dsdt file. Dell Mini 9 \| Mac OS X 10.6.5 \| 2 GB RAM \| 32 GB Buffalo SSD \| BIOS A05 Dell Mini 10v \| Mac OS X 10.6.5 \| 1 GB RAM \| 160 GB HDD \| BIOS A06 My Blog \| NetbookInstaller code repository \| NetbookInstaller Website \| Want a Lockerz.com invite? message me.

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