
Flashing the BIOS: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual
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.
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