[AW 17] - BIOS update A04

[svl7 5681]

New BIOS (A04) for the Alienware 17 is available on the Dell driver site.

Seems from now on we will see systems that come with the new chipset stepping (no more USB sleep bug).

Grab the update here: Driver Details | Dell US

Fixes & enhancements:

1. Support Intel PCH C2 chipset.

2. Update ePSA 4228A12(4228.19).

3. Modify SMBIOS Type 1 information.

4. Update Microcode 306C3h Rev.12h.

5. Enhance WOL function under Sleep status.

6. Modify hardware reserved memory.

7. Enhance graphic performance for Nvidia Optimus.

[mirhan3282 11]

i keep on checking dell website for new gpu driver, then i bumped onto new bios. wonder when will they come out with latest gpu driver as i dun noe how to use mod driver..

[goldoren 12]

i keep on checking dell website for new gpu driver, then i bumped onto new bios. wonder when will they come out with latest gpu driver as i dun noe how to use mod driver..

[mirhan3282 11]

You could just install the 326.41 beta on NVIDIA's website, it's compatible with the AW17 without any modding.