Clearing Cmos Settings; Flashing The Bios - Dell INSPIRON 530 DCMF Owner's Manual

Clearing CMOS Settings

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 99.
NOTE:
the CMOS setting.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 101).
3 Reset the current CMOS settings:
Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) on the system
a
board (see "System Board Components" on page 104).
Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS)
b
pins 2 and 3.
Place the jumper plug on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 1
c
and 2 and wait approximately five seconds.
Remove the jumper plug and replace it on the CMOS jumper
d
(CLEAR CMOS) pins 2 and 3.
4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 160).
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or
device and then plug it into the computer.
5 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

Flashing the BIOS

The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing
the system board.
1 Turn on the computer.
2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support
website at support.dell.com.
3 Click Download Now to download the file.
4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept
this Agreement.
The File Download window appears.
The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear
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