Dell XPS 8700, X87001253BLK manual Flashing the Bios

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Flashing the BIOS

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 dell.com/support.

3If you have your computer's Service Tag, type your computer's Service Tag and click Submit.

If you do not have your computer's Service Tag, click Detect Service Tag to allow automatic detection of your computer's Service Tag.

NOTE: If the Service Tag cannot be detected automatically, select your product under the product categories.

4Click Drivers & Downloads.

5In the Operating System drop-down, select the operating system installed on your computer.

6Click BIOS.

7Click Download File next to the latest version of the BIOS for your computer.

8On the next page, select Single-file download and click Continue.

9Save the file and once the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the BIOS update file.

10Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents XPS Dell Inc Contents Removing the Graphics-Card Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive Removing the Media-Card Reader Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Entering the Service Tag in system setup Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices Before You BeginRecommended Tools Safety InstructionsAfter Working Inside Your Computer Inside View of Your Computer Technical OverviewSystem-Board Components Fpanel Removing the Computer Cover ProcedurePostrequisites Replacing the Computer CoverPrerequisites Removing the Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules Cutouts Memory-module connector Tab Notch Memory module Postrequisites Removing the Front Bezel Procedure Replacing the Front Bezel Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket optional Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket optional Removing the Graphics Card Power cable Securing tab Graphics card Replacing the Graphics Card Removing the Wireless Mini-Card Wireless mini-card connector Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card Removing the mSATA Drive Replacing the mSATA Drive Removing the Primary Hard-Drive Power cable Data cable Primary hard-drive Screws Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive Removing the Hard-Drive Cage Replacing the Hard-Drive Cage Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive optional Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive optional Installing a third Hard-Drive optional Third hard-drive Postrequisites Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Top Cover Replacing the Top Cover Removing the Media-Card Reader Replacing the Media-Card Reader Removing the Top I/O Panel Removing the Top I/O Panel Replacing the Top I/O Panel Removing the Front USB Panel Front USB panel Screw USB panel cables Replacing the Front USB Panel Removing the Power Button Module Power button module cable Power button module tabs Replacing the Power Button Module Removing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Chassis Fan Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Processor fan cable Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Removing the Processor Release lever Securing tab Processor cover Socket Replacing the Processor Procedure Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Power-Supply Unit Replacing the Power-Supply Unit Removing the System Board Screws System board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in system setupEntering System Setup System SetupOverview System Setup Screens Sata MSATA Device Device Type Onboard Audio Controller LAN/WLAN Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot SequenceClearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the Bios To learn about Windows More Information