Dell has issued a critical BIOS update for the Dell Inspiron 530 series. BIOS Update 1.0.12 adds new Intel processor support as well as updated Intel microcode.
But, much more importantly, it fixes a buggy memory map for systems with 4 GB of memory or more installed. Considering I have 4 GB of memory in my system, I was affected by this… but not greatly, as my 530 is using Vista 32-bit and only addresses the 4 GB during POST.
Anyways, 4 GB of RAM or not, all Inspiron 530 owners should head on over to Dell.com and get updated.
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Hi there, alot of great info here. I’ve been doing alot of reading today regarding the hardware virtualization setting on the CPU. I work from home and have been using a SRD (secure remote desktop) and a VPN connection for work ok for quite awhile until having troubles this wk. My company’s tech support said my problem is the hardware virtualization setting being NO/disabled. He wasn’t sure what could’ve changed it or how I could’ve worked so long with it like that but said it’s gotta be changed. He’s also a bit limited on how aggressive of steps he could give me, hence my research today.
I have a inspiron 530 with intel pentium duel cpu e2 160 @1.80 ghz. I have BIOS version 1.0.5 and I looked all through there and did not find the VT setting to change. Further readings almost had me convinced to try upgrading my BIOS to 1.0.18 but after reading this I’m glad I hesitated. The only change I’ve made to my system is a new PCI video card so mostly factory PC.
So my questions would be….
What’s the easiest way to reset the HW VT to YES or enabled?
If it does involve upgrading my BIOS which version after 1.0.5 has the fewest problems and will offer this setting to reset?
What’s the safest way to upgrade the BIOS and what can I expect afterwards? IE total OS wipe so total rebuild, or problems with current downloads/files no longer being compatable with new config, etc etc.
The company tech guy suggested either a repair shop or new PC but I thought I would at least try myself first. I’m willing to take a risk since a new PC is already looming but I would obviously like to get some more use out of this PC before investing in new PC.
thanks for all the great info and look forward to seeing more.
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