Dell XPS 8500 Support Question
Dell XPS 8500 Support Question
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Question posted by zksamdkoh on July 4th, 2014
How To Access A10 Xps 8500 Bios
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Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 2
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Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 14
... may require the following tools:
• Small Phillips screwdriver
• Hex nut driver
• Flash BIOS executable update program available at the back of the components inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an ...certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any connector pins.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside the computer.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 107
... before removing the coin-cell battery. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to the manufacturer's instructions. Coin-Cell Battery
107
See "System-Board Components" on page 23.
See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 21. 2 Press ...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 109
... 15.
3 Enter the system setup program and set the time and date. Coin-Cell Battery
109
See "Entering System Setup" on page 119.
4 Update the BIOS settings with values you may have noted before replacing the coin-cell battery.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 115
See "Removing the
Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 44.
5 Remove the graphics card. You must enter the service tag in the BIOS after you replace the system board. System-Board
115 See "Removing the PCI-Express x1 Card(s)" on page 97. 7 Remove the processor. Removing the System ...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 117
... that secure the system board to the chassis. 3 Route and connect the cables that you to the main tab and enter the service tag in BIOS
1 Turn on page 39. 4 Replace any PCI-Express x1 card(s), if applicable. See "Replacing the
Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 99. 3 Replace...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 120
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System Setup Options
NOTE: Depending on the left side of your current settings.
Main System Information BIOS Revision BIOS Build Date
System Name
System Time
System Date
Service Tag
Displays the BIOS version number
Displays the BIOS build date in mm/dd/yyyy format
Displays the marketing name of the system
Displays the current...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 126
... the Current Boot
You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the Drivers and Utilities disc. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to run Dell Diagnostics from the optical drive to the boot menu.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 127
... Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup. NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to move through the list of devices. 4 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to access the menu. System Setup Utility
127 WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from pins 2 and 3 and fix it . 3 Press the up-
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
WARNING...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 133
...a service tag: field,
click Go, and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer's Service Tag:
a Click Select...
b Enter your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. 27
Flashing the BIOS
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is located on the computer. 2 Go to step 4. If...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 134
The file downloads to save the file on the screen.
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Flashing the BIOS The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.
8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your desktop.
7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. 6 Click Save to your desktop.
