Dell 1501 owner manual Flashing the Bios

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Flashing the BIOS

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Service Manual

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. The BIOS upgrade progam CD may not be available in all regions.

2.Insert the BIOS update program 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 <Esc Suspend>, select Save changes and reboot, and press <Enter> to save configuration changes.

5.Remove the flash BIOS update program floppy or CD from the drive and restart the computer.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch AssemblyReplacing the Battery Latch Assembly Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly Removing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay AssemblyReplacing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly Back to Contents Mini-Card Removing a Mini-CardReplacing a Mini-Card Back to Contents Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Processor Module Removing the Processor ModuleReplacing the Processor Module Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Display Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyReplacing the Display Assembly Display BezelRemoving the Display Bezel Display Panel Removing the Display PanelDisplay Latch Replacing the Display PanelBack to Contents Fan Removing a FanHard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Back to Contents Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge CoverReplacing the Hinge Cover Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Memory Modules Removing the Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules Modem Removing the ModemReplacing the Modem Optical Drive Removing an Optical DrivePalm Rest Removing the Palm RestBack to Contents Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors USB ConnectorVideo Connector Speakers Removing the SpeakersCable routing clip Speaker cable System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Replace the processor see Replacing the Processor ModuleBack to Contents

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