Dell 1555 manual Flashing the Bios From a CD, Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive

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Flashing the BIOS

Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual

Flashing the BIOS From a CD

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

If a BIOS upgrade CD is provided with the new processor or new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS upgrade CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive.

Flashing the BIOS From a CD

CAUTION: Plug the AC adapter into a known, good power source to prevent loss of power. Failure to do so may cause system damage.

1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.

NOTE: If you use the BIOS-update program CD to flash the BIOS, press <F12> before inserting the CD so that you can set up the computer to boot from a CD for one time only. Otherwise, you must enter the system setup program to change the default boot order.

2. Insert the BIOS-update program CD and turn on the computer.

CAUTION: Do not interrupt this process once it begins. Doing so 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.

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/Exit, and press <Enter> to save configuration changes.

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

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

CAUTION: Plug the AC adapter into a known, good power source to prevent loss of power. Failure to do so may cause damage to the computer.

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

2.Turn on 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.

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Contents Page Replacing the Base Cover Base CoverRemoving the Base Cover Recommended Tools Before You BeginTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From a CD Back to Contents Replacing the Camera Module Camera OptionalRemoving the Camera Module Removing the Center Control Cover Center Control CoverReplacing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Processor Module Processor ModuleRemoving the Processor Module Back to Contents Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Processor Heat SinkRemoving the Processor Heat Sink Back to Contents Display Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Replacing the Display AssemblyDisplay Bezel Removing the Display Panel Display PanelReplacing the Display Bezel Replacing the Display Panel Replacing the Display Hinges Display HingesRemoving the Display Hinges Replacing the ExpressCard Board ExpressCard BoardRemoving the ExpressCard Board Back to Contents Replacing the Fan FanRemoving the Fan Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Hard Drive Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Keyboard KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard Back to Contents Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Battery Latch AssemblyReplacing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Memory Modules MemoryRemoving the Memory Modules Back to Contents Installing the SIM Wireless Mini-CardsCommunication Cards Subscriber Identity ModuleRemoving the Mini-Card Wlan 2 or 3 antenna cables Replacing the Mini-CardReplacing the Optical Drive Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Removing the Palm Rest Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest Replacing the Power Button Board Power Button BoardRemoving the Power Button Board Replacing the AC Adapter Connector AC Adapter ConnectorRemoving the AC Adapter Connector Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive Replacing the Speaker Assembly Speaker AssemblyRemoving the Speaker Assembly Back to Contents Replacing the Subwoofer Assembly Subwoofer AssemblyRemoving the Subwoofer Assembly Back to Contents Removing the System Board Assembly System Board AssemblyReplacing the System Board Assembly Back to Contents Replacing the USB Connector Cable USB ConnectorRemoving the USB Connector Cable Back to Contents
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