Windows 10: Dell Inspiron 530 BIOS "Exchange" even possible?

Discus and support Dell Inspiron 530 BIOS "Exchange" even possible? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I had just restored a Dell 530 PC Desktop for a classroom, and I had a finicky time with it attempting to boot from USB as it had not only set it to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by SotoPrior, Oct 19, 2017.

  1. SotoPrior Win User

    Dell Inspiron 530 BIOS "Exchange" even possible?


    I had just restored a Dell 530 PC Desktop for a classroom, and I had a finicky time with it attempting to boot from USB as it had not only set it to "Floppy" First, but also had apparently done some weird permissions issue from having one of the Settings in the SATA section enabled. After fixing that little predicament and replacing the OS with Windows 10, (You know, Something more User friendly then that Vista Crap,) I came to lament the whole trouble I found myself in from the BIOS earlier. So I decided since the PC is extremely old, I might as well Update its BIOS. Well Turns out that is the Latest, and Most Updated version since 2009, (According to the computer's record of when the BIOS was last Updated Supposedly.) That, and Downloading the Update Matched both versions, So I kind of got a little annoyed there.

    So I'm thinking that there should be a way to completely flash the device with a different BIOS installed entirely should it? I mean I remember, I don't know how I got to this site's conversation, nor the site itself, thinking back, some forum's board was talking about some BIOS problems and if he Could install a completely different BIOS on it, (To which I think one of the Guy's linked him to some Linux Page of "Alternative" BIOS's and Crap.) I can't remember it well to find those pages of "Custom" BIOS's, nor can I seem to find that particular Page of where I located the conversation, But regardless, I was Hoping in theory to give this Computer a BIOS that has a lot more Features on it that should be compatible with the motherboard, somewhat similar to the BIOS look and aesthetic feel that of the BIOS that HP laptops seem to have. If cross contamination is even possible that is.

    I appreciate any feedback of Alternatives, Thank you for Listening.

    :)
     
    SotoPrior, Oct 19, 2017
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  2. Computer keeps restarting while installing windows 10

    Alright well that's good to know. But I couldn't see anything along those lines online, but I'm probably looking in the wrong places. The Workstation is a dell precision T3500 with a xeon w3530 in it. Then the "home computer" is a dell inspiron 530 with
    a core 2 duo e8400 in it. Thanks!
     
    LayneWoodruff, Oct 19, 2017
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  3. Win 10 upgrade BIOS not supported

    I have Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 installed on DELL INSPIRON N5110. I am getting the same message "The BIOS isn't supported" although I updated my BIOS to A11.
     
    HassanRafi, Oct 19, 2017
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  4. LMiller7 Win User

    Dell Inspiron 530 BIOS "Exchange" even possible?

    The BIOS must be designed for and very closely matched to the hardware on which it is to run. Otherwise it doesn't work and the computer won't boot. Recovery from that is often difficult and expensive. The problem is that to flash the BIOS you have to be able to boot to external media. In many cases the only recovery is physical replacement of the BIOS chip. Considering that these are often not mounted in sockets that can be expensive.

    A custom BIOS is high risk.

    Generally the BIOS should not be updated unless the update addresses a specific problem you are having. The fact that the BIOS is old is not sufficient justification. If it isn't broken, don't fix it. And you haven't said you are actually having a problem.
     
    LMiller7, Oct 19, 2017
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  5. fireberd Win User
    And, a corrupted BIOS on a Dell and the ONLY option is to replace the motherboard!
     
    fireberd, Oct 19, 2017
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  6. I have a Dell 530. The latest BIOS is all you can use. There are no alternatives.
    It runs Win10-64bit with 4GB RAM. The only performance improvement would be a Solid State Drive.
     
    Comp Cmndo, Apr 4, 2018
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