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BIOS Release Notes
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Systems:      Dell Inspiron 700m Series	
Version:      A02
Build Date:   02/02/2005                

Intel 855GM Video BIOS version is 3104.

The following updates were made to create the A02 BIOS:

Issues Fixed: 
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		1. Fixed the issue where Battery meter in Windows system tray does not show the remaining time.
		2. Enhanced the error message when flashing 700m BIOS.
		3. Added the support to deny any Suspend/ Hibernate requests while flashing the 700m BIOS.
		4. Fixed the issue in which the Windows flash utility does not check to see if a BIOS password exists. 

Features Added:
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		1. Added support for the new Intel CPU.
 
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Version:      A01
Build Date:   10/07/2004                

Intel 855GM Video BIOS version is 3104.

The following updates were made to create the A01 BIOS:

Issues Fixed:
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	- Modified the VBIOS to comply with the power-on sequence settings for the new supported panels.
	- Fixed booting from Dell DIAG CD after finishing diagnostics test.
	- Changed Dell Computer Corp. to Dell, Inc.
	- Changed BIOS Flash Battery Requirement from 30% to 10%.
	- Fixed the issue when the system resumes from hibernate, system cannot enter hibernate again.
	- Changed the error message when no bootable devices are found. 
	- Fixed the issue in case asset tag is absent, BIOS Setup Menu will show empty string instead of 'Not installed'.

Features Added:
	- Removed requirement for user input when no Primary Hard Disk found.



The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems:
1.  Microsoft Windows XP SP1.
 
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Version:      A00
Build Date:   06/21/2004                

Intel 855GM Video BIOS version is 3104.

The following updates were made to create the A00 BIOS:

Issues Fixed:
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None

Features Added:
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Initial Release.

The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems:
1.  Microsoft Windows XP SP1
 
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