BIOS a dealbreaker?

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    My gift of a Acer Aspire one comes in soon.
    Aware of it seems is a lot of problems involving bios corruption - seems like a deal breaker?
    is it that big of a issue - I have never heard of a laptop with this kind of problem (black screen of death)..
    Will it ever go away?

    So?
     
    Guest, Dec 11, 2008
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    nmesisca

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    I have no clue what you're talking about.
     
    nmesisca, Dec 11, 2008
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    u tried reversifiying babelfish? :D
     
    Ausweider, Dec 11, 2008
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    Hi I think u mean everytime u try to install Windows into ur existing Linux AAO u kept getting the BSOD right? If u tried using usb and ext DVD drive to install non-genuine Windows it will gave u this problem or stop u from installing. Seems like the BIOs or some built in software in the AAO are able to detect ur windows and stop it from installing, just my guess and still trying to find out also.
     
    AustinPower, Dec 11, 2008
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    Just flash v3109....no problem whatsoever....I reflashed back to 3109 after the black screen issue.
     
    Guest, Dec 12, 2008
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    I have no clue what you're talking about.
     
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    update the bios to 3309, and you'll be fine :)
     
    judeh101, Dec 16, 2008
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    First thing to do when you receive your AAO: unpack, plug it in, and upgrade the BIOS to the latest version (3309). You will be just fine...
     
    FehHkk, Dec 16, 2008
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    Hate to sound stupid, but how do you upgrade the BIOS? Is there a Acer Support site to download the BIOS update?
     
    Eosblue, Dec 17, 2008
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    Yes there is an Acer Support site: http://support.acer-euro.com/drivers/no ... e_150.html
    Download the newest BIOS and follow the instructions here: http://macles.blogspot.com/2008/07/flashing-bios.html
     
    GvidoR, Dec 17, 2008
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    Just a Bit Of An Inquiry, do you need to install previous bios before installing the new bios cause i see like v.3114 or something to the new one v.3309 and was worndering if i needed to install the old ones before the new ones cause the size is like 819kbs?
     
    BlackShiraya, Dec 21, 2008
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    stick with the highest numbered officially released revision.

    and FYI, a BIOS update is a piece of cake compared to trying to create a bootable USB flash drive. Just requires a tiny bit of patience, since it will take a few minutes.
     
    woofer00, Dec 21, 2008
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    I have looked at unetbootin and nowhere can I find a version that is said to work with Linpus - so is there one that people are using or will say the ubuntu version work?
    Thx!
     
    kwilley, Dec 22, 2008
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