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Question posted by Nogfdg on August 24th, 2013
How-to Update Bios Dell Xps 8500
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Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 2
... forbidden. disclaims any proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2012 Dell Inc. A00 All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and XPS™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. Information in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 13
... before opening the computer cover or panels.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before you are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Microsoft Windows shuts down instructions.
3 Disconnect your personal safety.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 14
...require the following tools:
• Small Phillips screwdriver
• Hex nut driver
• Flash BIOS executable update program available at the back of the components inside the computer.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside... metal surface, such as the metal at support.dell.com
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Before you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to avoid bending any of ...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 17
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Technical Overview
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13.
Technical Overview
17 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 23
... steps in "Before You Begin" on its side with the computer cover facing up. 2 Remove the thumbscrew that shipped with the computer cover removed-at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Computer Cover
23 CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the computer with your computer, read the safety information that secures the...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 27
... of the memory-module connector.
1 2
1 securing clip
2 memory-module connector
Memory Module(s)
27 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 28
... Module(s) Replacing Memory Module(s)
CAUTION: If the memory module is not installed correctly, your computer may have, even if you purchased the new module(s) from Dell.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 31
... safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in an upright position. 2 Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequentially, one at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 35
.... 3 Set the graphics-card bracket aside in "Before You Begin" on page 23. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Graphics-Card Bracket (optional)
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Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 37
... aside in "Before You Begin" on page 13. To locate the PCI-Express x16 connector on the system board, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 43
... the Computer Cover" on page 23.
2 Remove the graphics-card bracket, if applicable. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 49
...-Card
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For additional safety best practices information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and Bluetooth combo card.
Your computer supports one half Mini...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 53
... Computer Cover" on page 77. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 13.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Mini-Card Antennas
53 Removing the Mini-Card Antennas
1 Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cable(s) from the Mini-Card. 2 Make note of the...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 57
Removing the mSATA Drive
1 Locate the mSATA slot (MSATA1) on page 23. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
mSATA Drive
57 See "Removing the Computer Cover" on the system board. See "System-Board Components" on page 21.
2 Remove the screws that ...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 107
...-Cell Battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin-cell battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on the system board. Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 109
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1 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25.
2 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 119.
4 Update the BIOS settings with values you may have noted before replacing the coin-cell battery. See "Entering System Setup" on page 15.
3 Enter the system setup program...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 115
...23.
2 Remove the Mini-Card, if applicable. Removing the System Board
NOTE: Your computer's service tag is stored in the BIOS after you replace the system board. System-Board
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See "Removing Memory Module(s)" on page 97. 7 Remove the processor. ... the graphics card. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 126
The computer attempts to the boot menu. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to boot from the network. If no disc is in the ... device is restored at the next boot.
1 If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to run Dell Diagnostics from the optical drive to a USB connector.
2 Turn on the network, the computer generates an error message.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 133
... Enter a Tag. c Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Family list. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download Now to step 4. If you do not have selected a different model and want to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is available or...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 134
6 Click Save to your desktop.
7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on the screen.
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Flashing the BIOS The file downloads to save the file 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.
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