Dell 100L Flashing the Bios From a Floppy Disk or a CD, Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive

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Flashing the BIOS: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual

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Flashing the BIOS

Dell™ Latitude™ 100L Service Manual

Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or a CD

Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive

If a BIOS update program floppy disk or CD is provided with the new system board, see "Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or a CD." If you do not have a BIOS update program floppy disk or CD, see "Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive."

Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or 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 floppy disk or 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 <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 floppy disk or 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.Boot up 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.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Back to Contents Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerTurn off your computer Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slotBefore Working Inside Your Computer Computer Orientation See Mini RSLScrew Identification To Computer Base EachEach, chipset heat sink System Components SpeakersDisplay flex cable Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card MemoryRemoving the Memory Modules Memory CD or DVD Drive Modem Mini PCI CardInstalling the Memory Modules CD or DVD Drive Removing the CD or DVD DriveRemoving the Modem Installing the CD or DVD DriveModem Captive screw Modem/Mini PCI card cover Removing the Mini PCI Card Installing the ModemMini PCI Card Installing the Mini PCI Card Antenna cables Mini PCI card connector Removing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard DriveHard Drive Installing the Hard Drive Removing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard Installing the KeyboardKeyboard Installing the Keyboard Back to Contents EMI Shield Remove the CD or DVD drive Display AssemblyDisplay Pull-tab Display assembly Display Bezel Remove the keyboardRemove the display assembly Remove the display assembly Remove the display bezelDisplay Panel Removing the Display PanelInstalling the Display Panel Installing the Display Latch Assembly Display Latch AssemblyRemoving the Display Latch Assembly Back to Contents Palm Rest Back to Contents Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyInstalling the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Module Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assemblyMicroprocessor Module Installing the Microprocessor Module Replace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assemblyBack to Contents Removing the Speakers Removing the Speakers Installing the SpeakersSpeakers Installing the Speakers Removing the System Board Installing the System Board System BoardRemoving the System Board Remove the CD or DVD drive Remove the memory modulesBattery bay Battery bay shield M2.5 x 5-mm screws Chipset heat sink M2.5 x 5-mm screws Optical drive cage M2.5 x 6-mm screws Replace the CD or DVD drive Installing the System BoardReplace the display assembly Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From a Floppy Disk or a CD Back to Contents Base Plastics Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors USB ConnectorVideo Connector USB Connector Video ConnectorBack to Contents Mini Recommended Spares List Bottom Base PartsMemory Back to Contents
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100L specifications

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