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Flashing the BIOS
AdamobyDell™ServiceManual
Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
Flashing the BIOS From a CD
The BIOS is a utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. You may require to flash the BIOS when an
update is available.
Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and a network cable is attached.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com.
4. Click Download Now to download the file.
5. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement.
The File Download window appears.
6. Click Save this program to disk and then click OK.
The Save In window appears.
7. Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save.
The file downloads to your desktop.
8. Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.
9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.
Flashing the BIOS From a CD
1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in.
2. Insert the BIOS upgrade CD in the external optical drive, and restart the computer.
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. When the flash update is complete, the
computer will automatically reboot.
3. Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.
4. Select the Exit menu.
5. Select Load Setup Defaults to reset the computer defaults.
6. Remove the BIOS upgrade CD from the drive.
NOTE: It is recommended that you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to your system. Some updates contain changes that
impact only certain configurations, or provide new features that may/may not apply to your computer.
NOTE: An error message is displayed if you do not have enough privileges to install the BIOS update. You need to be logged in as Administrator or right-
click the file and click Run as Administrator to update the BIOS.
NOTE: Your computer does not have an optical drive. You need to connect an external optical drive to flash the BIOS from a CD.
NOTE: If you use a BIOS upgrade CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot from a CD before inserting the CD.
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