Dell L321X, XPS13-4040SLV, P29G manual Flashing the Bios

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The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS:

1Turn on the computer.

2Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads.

3Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:

NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of your computer. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer.

If you have your computer’s Service Tag or Express Service Code:

aEnter your computer’s Service Tag or Express Service Code in the Service Tag or Express Service Code field.

bClick Submit and proceed to step 4.

If you do not have your computer’s Service Tag or Express Service Code:

aSelect one of the following options:

•Automatically detect my Service Tag for me

•Choose from My Products and Services List

•Choose from a list of all Dell products

bClick Continue and follow the instructions on the screen.

4A list of applications and drivers available for your computer appears on the screen. Click BIOS.

5Click Download File to download the latest BIOS file.

6Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window; click Download Now.

The File Download window appears.

7Click Save to save the file on your computer and wait till the download has been completed.

8Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings to your computer.

9Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents Computer model L321x Regulatory model P29G 2012 Rev. A00 Contents Postrequisites Power-Adapter Connector Entering the Service Tag in Bios Contents Contents Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices Before You BeginRecommended Tools Safety InstructionsAfter Working Inside Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Base Cover Base CoverReplacing the Base Cover Removing the Power-Light Board Power-Light BoardPrerequisites Postrequisites Replacing the Power-Light BoardRemoving the Battery BatteryReplacing the Battery Removing the Speakers SpeakersLeft-speaker cable Speakers Right Speaker Replacing the Speakers Wireless Mini-Card Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card Postrequisites Removing the Solid-State Drive Solid-State DriveReplacing the Solid-State Drive Removing the Heat Sink Heat SinkReplacing the Heat Sink Removing the Fan FanRouting guides Power-adapter connector cable Replacing the Fan Fan Removing the Power-Adapter Connector Power-Adapter ConnectorRouting guides Touchpad cable Mini-card cables Replacing the Power-Adapter Connector Postrequisites Board Replacing the I/O Board Removing the I/O BoardPostrequisites Board System Board Removing the System Board Screws Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Bios System Board Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryPostrequisites Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Display Assembly Display AssemblyRouting guides Release the mini-card cables from the routing guides Replacing the Display Assembly Postrequisites Display Assembly Keyboard Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Keyboard Palm-Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly Removing the Palm-Rest AssemblyPostrequisites Palm-Rest Assembly Entering System Setup System SetupOverview System Setup Options Advanced Security Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Flashing the Bios Flashing the Bios
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