Dell M1730 manual Flashing the Bios From a CD, Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive

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Flashing the BIOS

Dell™ XPS™ M1730 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 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 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 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 PP06XA September 2007 Rev. A00 Memory Card Reader Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Battery Latch AssemblyReplacing the Battery Latch Assembly Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios From a CD Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Removing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the LCD Camera LCD CameraReplacing the LCD Camera Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryProcessor Installing the ProcessorRemoving the Processor Back to Contents Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Back to Contents Removing the Display Assembly Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Bezel Replacing the Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Panel Replacing the Display BezelRemoving the Display Panel Cable Replacing the Display PanelRemoving the Display Hinges Hinge screws Fan Removing the GamePanel GamePanelReplacing the GamePanel Power Management Controller Board Hall Removing the Hard Drive Cage Hard DriveReplacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage Replacing the Hard Drive CageRemoving the Hinge Cover Hinge CoverReplacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Removing Memory Module MemoryWindows XP Communication Cards Wireless Mini CardsSubscriber Identity Module Flash Cache Module Removing the FCM Optical Drive Removing the Palm Rest Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest ExpressCard Reader Ieee 1394 Connector Pin Assignments for I/O ConnectorsUSB Connector Video TV-Out ConnectorTPB TPB+ TPA TPA+ Wireless Sniffer Board Removing the Audio Connector Board Speakers, Audio Connectors, and Consumer InfraredRemoving Speakers Removing the Consumer Infrared Board Removing the System Board Video Card and System BoardRemoving the Video Card Replacing the Video CardReplacing the System Board Back to Contents Back to Contents
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