Bios Updates; Flashing The Bios - Dell XPS M140 Service Manual

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BIOS Updates

Flashing the BIOS

NOTICE:
Plug the AC adapter into a known-good power source to prevent a loss of power. Failure to do so
may cause damage to the computer.
1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is properly installed.
2 Turn on the computer.
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.
3 Insert the BIOS update program floppy disk or CD, then reboot the computer.
NOTICE:
Do not interrupt the flash BIOS process once it begins. Interrupting the process may cause damage
to 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.
4 Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.
5 Press <Alt> and <f> to reset the computer defaults.
6 Press <Esc>, select Save changes and reboot, and press <Enter> to save configuration changes.
7 Remove the flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD from the drive and restart the
computer.
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