Dell 1440 manual Flashing the Bios From a CD, Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive

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Flashing the BIOS

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual

Flashing the BIOS From a CD

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

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

Flashing the BIOS From 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 CD, and restart the computer.

Follow the procedures 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 restart.

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

4.Press <F9> to reset the computer defaults.

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

6.Remove the BIOS-update program 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.Turn on the computer.

3.Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com.

4.Click Drivers & DownloadsSelect Model.

5.Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list.

6.Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list.

7.Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list.

NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to start over again, click Start Over on the top right of the menu.

8.Click Confirm.

9.A list of results appear on the screen. Click BIOS.

10.Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file. The File Download window appears.

11.Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop.

12.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.

13.Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the procedures on the screen.

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Contents Page Replacing the Module Cover Module CoverRemoving the Module 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 Page Replacing the Bluetooth Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Bluetooth Card Back to Contents Replacing the Camera Camera OptionalRemoving the Camera Back to Contents Replacing the Center Control Cover Center Control CoverRemoving 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 Replacing the Daughter Board Daughter BoardRemoving the Daughter Board Display Display AssemblyReplacing the Display Assembly Display Panel Display BezelReplacing the Display Panel Display Panel CableReplacing the Display Panel Cable Removing the Hard Drive Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Removing the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Battery Latch AssemblyRemoving the Battery Latch Assembly Back to Contents Replacing the Memory Modules Memory ModulesRemoving the Memory Modules Back to Contents Removing the Mini-Card Wireless Mini-CardReplacing the Mini-Card Replacing the Optical Drive Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Removing the Palm Rest Palm RestRouting guides Replacing the Palm Rest Replacing the Power Button Board Power Button BoardRemoving the Power Button Board Back to Contents Replacing the Battery BatteryRemoving the Battery Removing the Speakers SpeakersReplacing the Speakers Removing the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BiosBack to Contents Back to Contents Removing the USB Board USB BoardReplacing the USB Board
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