Dell Vostro 1510 (Early 2008) - Manual (Page 116)

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Flashing the BIOS
FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\sarah_cook\Desktop\Tsing
Ma\SM\A01\EN\Source\bios.fm
DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 9/4/09 - FOR PROOF ONLY
NOTICE:
Do not interrupt this process once it begins. Doing so may cause system
damage.
8 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 automatically reboots.
9 Remove the flash BIOS update program CD from the drive.
Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
NOTICE:
Connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet that is known to be working
properly to prevent a loss of power. Failure to do so may cause system damage.
1 Ensure that the AC adapter is connected to an electrical outlet, that the
main battery is properly installed, and that a network cable is attached.
2 Start 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.
6 In the File Download window, click Save this program to disk, and then
click OK.
7 In the Save In window, 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 if 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.