Dell Technology Guide
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Dell Technology Guide
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...settings have on page 307 for more information. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for this program. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. The File Download window appears. 5 ... Program" on the computer, do not change the settings for your desktop. NOTE: It is recommended that may/may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click...
...settings have on page 307 for more information. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for this program. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. The File Download window appears. 5 ... Program" on the computer, do not change the settings for your desktop. NOTE: It is recommended that may/may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click...
Service Manual
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Clearing CMOS Settings 135 BIOS 136 Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive. . . . . . 136 17 Contacting Dell 137 8 Contents
Clearing CMOS Settings 135 BIOS 136 Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive. . . . . . 136 17 Contacting Dell 137 8 Contents
Service Manual
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... require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com) Before Working on Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to servicing that is not authorized by...
... require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com) Before Working on Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to servicing that is not authorized by...
Service Manual
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... your device is no floppy disk is in the drive, or if there is bootable, check the device documentation. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to factory install values. Load Optimal Defaults Resets CMOS defaults to the boot menu. Option Settings • Diskette Drive...Dell Drivers and Utilities disc, but you are complete. If the floppy disk in the drive is not bootable, if no floppy drive installed in the upperright corner of the screen, press . NOTE: To boot to boot from the CD drive. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the computer, the computer...
... your device is no floppy disk is in the drive, or if there is bootable, check the device documentation. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to factory install values. Load Optimal Defaults Resets CMOS defaults to the boot menu. Option Settings • Diskette Drive...Dell Drivers and Utilities disc, but you are complete. If the floppy disk in the drive is not bootable, if no floppy drive installed in the upperright corner of the screen, press . NOTE: To boot to boot from the CD drive. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the computer, the computer...
Service Manual
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... file icon appears on your computer at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to update (or flash) the BIOS. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the latest BIOS update file for your desktop and is titled the...
... file icon appears on your computer at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to update (or flash) the BIOS. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the latest BIOS update file for your desktop and is titled the...