If a BIOS update program floppy disk or CD is provided with the new system board, see "Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or a CD." If you do not have a BIOS update program floppy disk or CD, see "Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive."
Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or a CD
Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is
installed properly.
NOTE: If you use a BIOS
update program CD to
flash the BIOS, set up the
computer to boot from a
CD before inserting the
CD.
Insert the BIOS update program floppy disk or CD, and turn on 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.
Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.
Press <Alt> and <F> to reset the computer defaults.
Press <Esc>, select Save changes and reboot, and press <Enter> to
save configuration changes.
Remove the flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD from the
drive and restart the computer.
Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly
installed, and a network cable is attached.
Boot up the computer.
Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at
support.dell.com.
Click Download Now to download the file.
If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I
Accept this Agreement.
The File Download window appears
Click Save this program to disk and then click OK.
The Save In window appears.
Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and
then click Save.
The file downloads to your desktop.
Click Close if the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.
Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions
on the screen.
