Dell I1200, I2200 manual Flashing the Bios From a Floppy Disk or a CD

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Flashing the BIOS

Dell™ Inspiron™ i1200 and i2200 Service Manual

Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or a CD

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

If a BIOS-update program floppy disk or CD is provided with the new system board, flash the BIOS from a floppy disk or a CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program floppy disk or CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive.

Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or a CD

1.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.

2.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.

3.Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.

4.Press <Alt> and <F> to reset the computer defaults.

5.Press <Esc>, select Save changes and reboot, and press <Enter> to save configuration changes.

6.Remove the flash BIOS-update program floppy disk or CD from the drive and restart the computer.

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

1.Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached.

2.Boot up 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 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.

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Contents Model PP10S June 2005 Rev. A01 Base Plastics Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerTurn off your computer Computer OrientationScrew Identification Back to Contents Flashing the Bios From a Floppy Disk or a CD Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Back to Contents Remove the display assembly Remove the Mini PCI card Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Microprocessor Module Microprocessor ModuleReplace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly Installing the Microprocessor ModuleDisplay Display AssemblyPage Page Display Panel Display BezelRemoving the Display Panel Installing the Display Panel Hard Drive Installing the Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Back to Contents Removing the Keyboard KeyboardInstalling the Keyboard Palm Rest Back to Contents USB Connector Pinout Assignments for I/O ConnectorsVideo Connector Removing the Speakers SpeakersInstalling the Speakers Removing the System Board System BoardPage Installing the System Board Replace the display assembly System Components Removing the Cooling Fan Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyInstalling the Cooling Fan Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Page Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Model PP10S June 2005 Rev. A01 Memory Memory, Optical Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI CardRemoving the Memory Module Optical Drive Installing the Memory ModulesRemoving the Optical Drive Modem Installing the Optical DriveRemoving the Modem Page Mini PCI Card Installing the ModemRemoving the Mini PCI Card Page Installing the Mini PCI Card Page Back to Contents
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