Dell PP30L manual Flashing the Bios From a CD, Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive

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Flashing the BIOS

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Flashing the BIOS From a CD

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a 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

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

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

2.Press <F12> before inserting the BIOS-update program 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.

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

NOTICE: Do not interrupt this process once it begins. Doing so may cause system damage.

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.

4. Remove the flash BIOS update program CD from the drive.

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

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

1.Ensure that the DC 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 Page Removing the Base Assembly Base AssemblyRemoving the Bottom of the Base Assembly Replacing the Bottom of the Base AssemblyPage Replacing the Base Assembly Before Working on Your Computer What You Need to Know for Your SafetyRecommended Tools Replacing the Battery Removing the BatteryAfter Working on Your Computer Click Save this program to disk, and then click OK Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From a CD Flashing the Bios From the Hard DriveRemoving the Express Card Cage Express Card CageReplacing the Express Card Cage Page Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Page Removing the Processor Module Processor ModuleFollow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Heat Sink Heat SinksRemoving the Discrete Graphics Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Discrete Graphics Heat SinkRemoving the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board BoardRemoving the I/O Board Replacing the I/O BoardBack to Contents Removing the Display Assembly Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Bezel Replacing the Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Panel Replacing the Display BezelRemoving a Ccfl Display Panel Removing an LED Display Panel Replacing a Ccfl Display Panel Replacing the Display PanelReplacing an LED Display Panel Display InverterRemoving the Display Inverter Replacing the Camera and Microphone Assembly Removing the Camera and Microphone AssemblyReplacing the Display Inverter Replacing the Latch Hook Removing the Latch HookRemoving the Display Bracket Remove the Display Cover Replacing the Display BracketReplace the Display Cover Page Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan FanRemoving the Fan Replacing the FanPage Removing an FCM Flash Cache ModuleRemoving an FCM Replacing an FCM Replacing an FCM Removing the Hard Drive Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hinge Covers Replacing the Hinge Covers Hinge CoversRemoving the Hinge Covers Replacing the Hinge CoversRemoving the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard Replacing the KeyboardPage Removing the LED Cover Replacing the LED Cover LED CoverRemoving the LED Cover Replacing the LED CoverSize Slot Windows XP Windows Vista MemoryRemoving a Memory Module Removing the Dimm B ModuleDimm a Replacing a Memory ModuleVerifying System Operation Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem ModemRemoving the Modem Replacing the ModemPage Removing the Modular Drive Replacing the Modular Drive Modular DriveRemoving the Modular Drive Replacing the Modular DriveRemoving the Palm Rest Assembly Palm Rest AssemblyReplacing the Palm Rest Assembly Page Remove the card cage see Removing the Express Card Cage DC Power CableRemoving the DC Power Cable Removing the DC Power Cable Replacing the DC Power CableReplacing the DC Power Cable Removing the SD Card Reader Replacing the SD Card Reader SD Card ReaderRemoving the SD Card Reader Replacing the SD Card ReaderPage Removing the Right Speaker Grill and Fingerprint Reader Right Speaker Grill and Fingerprint ReaderReplacing the Right Speaker Grill and Fingerprint Reader Removing the System Board Assembly System Board AssemblyRemove the processor see Removing the Processor Module Replacing the System Board Assembly Replace the processor see Replacing the Processor Module Back to Contents Diagnostic Light Codes During Post TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tools Diagnostic LightsFix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDiagnostics Main Menu Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Click Uninstall Error MessagesTab Function Battery Problems Drive Problems Solving ProblemsClick Start and click My Computer Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now Optical drive problemsProblems writing to an optical drive Hard drive problemsComputer stops responding Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Memory ProblemsOther software problems Program crashes repeatedlyNo sound from speakers Power ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from headphonesOnly part of the display is readable Dell Technical Update ServiceVideo and Display Problems See Diagnostic LightsRemoving a Wlan Card Replacing a Wlan Card Wlan CardRemoving a Wlan Card Replacing a Wlan CardPage Removing a WPAN/UWB Card WPAN/UWB CardRemoving a WPAN/UWB Card Replacing a WPAN/UWB Card Replacing a WPAN/UWB Card Removing a Wwan Card Replacing a Wwan Card Wwan CardRemoving a Wwan Card Replacing a Wwan Card
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PP30L specifications

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