Dell XPS 8300, Service Manual

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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:
1
Turn on the computer.
2
Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads.
3
Locate the BIOS update file for your computer.
NOTE:
The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label on the top of
your computer.
If you have your computer’s Service Tag:
a
Click Enter a Tag .
b
Enter your computer’s Service Tag in the Enter a service tag field ,
click Go , and proceed to step 4.
If you do not have your computer’s Service Tag:
a
Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list.
b
Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list.
c
Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model
list.
NOTE:
If you have selected a different model and want to start over again,
click Start Over on the top right of the menu.
d
Click
Confirm
.
4
A list of results appear on the screen. Click
BIOS
.
5 Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file. The File
Download window appears.
6 Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your
desktop.
7 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.
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