Dell Inspiron 1501 Support Question
Dell Inspiron 1501 Support Question
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Answer #1: Posted by SirensRnotAmyth on August 21st, 2011 6:43 PM
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Because the BIOS of a computer is so critical to a computer system, hacking into one can cause significant damage to a system and even render it inoperable. But it's possible to password-protect a BIOS so that only authorized users can access it and make changes. If you forget the password to access the BIOS in your Dell Inspiron 1501, perform a flash update, which erases the BIOS and rewrites it by sending an electric charge through the chip where it resides. Difficulty:Moderately Easy Instructions
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Visit the Dell support website for the Inspiron 1501 and browse to the download site for support files (see Resources).
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Enter your specific operating system for your Inspiron laptop (Windows XP or Vista) and click to download the BIOS update file. You can download either using the Dell Download Manager or download the file manually through your browser. Choose whichever method suits your preference.
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Double-click on the downloaded file, which extracts several other files to your desktop. Most of these files are required by the BIOS program in order to flash (erase) your BIOS and rewrite it, so you don't need to be concerned with them.
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Double-click on the "WINPHLASH" file on your desktop. It immediately begins the process of flash-erasing your BIOS and writing the new, updated program. Because you are flashing the BIOS from within Windows intending to erase -- not change -- the BIOS, no password is required. Your screen flashes briefly during the process, and when it is complete, you will receive notice that you should restart your computer. Remove any discs from the drive of your Inspiron 1501 and restart your system.
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Related Dell Inspiron 1501 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual
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... document is a registered trademark of abbreviations and acronyms, see "Glossary" on page 149. All rights reserved.
disclaims any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, DellNet, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, PowerApp, XPS, YOURS IS HERE, and Strike Zone are trademarks of your computer.
Reproduction in...
Owner's Manual
- Page 4
... Functions 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 37 Touch Pad 38 Customizing the Touch Pad 38
5 Using a Battery 39
Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40
Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 Power Management Modes 41...
Owner's Manual
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Computer Tracking Software 62
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 62
10 Solving Problems 63
Dell Diagnostics 63
Drive Problems 66 CD and DVD drive problems 66 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray . . . . . ...
Owner's Manual
- Page 7
... Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 83
Restoring Your Operating System 84 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 84 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 85 Using the Operating System CD 87
11 Adding and Replacing Parts 89
Before ... 90
Optical Drive 91
Hard Drive 92 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 94
Memory 94
Modem 96
Hinge Cover 98
Keyboard 99
Wireless Mini-Card 101
Contents
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Owner's Manual
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... Features 107
13 Traveling With Your Computer 109
Identifying Your Computer 109 Packing the Computer 109 Travel Tips 110
Traveling by Air 110
14 Contacting Dell 111
15 Specifications 133
16 Appendix 141
Using the System Setup Program 141 Entering System Setup 141 Commonly Used Options 142
Cleaning Your Computer 143...
Owner's Manual
- Page 11
... optional and may not ship with your computer. You can be available in certain countries.
Some features or media may not be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For?
• A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or...
Owner's Manual
- Page 39
...-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Using a Battery
39 Using a Battery
Battery Performance
NOTE: For information about accessing the ... depending on page 43.)
NOTE: It is designed to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer.
One battery is fully charged....
Owner's Manual
- Page 41
... Settings" on page 43 for more information about the battery operating time.
If no lights appear, the battery is in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Place the computer in before entering standby mode...
Owner's Manual
- Page 60
60
Setting Up a Network
Owner's Manual
- Page 80
... and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to read
A DJUST T H E BRIGHTNESS - See "Contacting Dell" on page 13. If the display is readable
CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR -
1 Shut down -arrow key. ...can cause poor picture quality. Contact Dell. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the electrical outlet is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the...
Owner's Manual
- Page 89
... your computer and attached
devices did not automatically turn off when you turn off your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced-or if purchased ...blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com)
Turning Off Your Computer
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and...
Owner's Manual
- Page 124
...Access Code: 00 Country Code: 352
Malaysia (Penang) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 60 City Code: 4
Online Support Support Home/Small Business Sales Corporate Sales Customer Service Fax Online ...: 82 City Code: 2
Technical Support - Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories Technical Support - Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude Technical Support - PowerApp, PowerEdge...
Owner's Manual
- Page 133
Specifications
Processor
Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus)
AMD Turion™ 64 or AMD Sempron™ 64 KB 256 KB, 512 KB, 1024 KB 533 MHz
System Information System chip set Data bus width DRAM ...
Owner's Manual
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...) 331.2 mm (13.0 inches) 391.2 mm (15.4 inches)
189.6 mm (7.5 inches) 303.3 mm (11.9 inches) 357.7 mm (14.1 inches) 1280 x 800 at 262,144 colors 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 180°
±40° minimum +10°/-30° minimum
0.259 mm 0.237 mm brightness can be controlled through keyboard...
Owner's Manual
- Page 137
.../Kanji
240 cpi
73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor-active area 42.9-mm (1.7-inch) rectangle
9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 4-cell "smart" lithium ion
60.1 mm (2.37 inches) (9 cell) 24 mm (0.94 inch) 206.8 mm (8.14 inches) 0.48 kg (1.06 lb) (9 cell) 0.32 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell) 0.25 kg (0.55 lb...
Owner's Manual
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... (with 6-cell battery):
Configurable to less than
0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) CR-2032
100-240 VAC 1.5 A 50-60 Hz 4.34 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 3.34 A (continuous)
65 W 19.5 +/-1.0 VDC
28.2 mm (1.11 inches) 57.9 mm (2.28 inches...
Owner's Manual
- Page 149
... a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of data interpreted by Dell to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your computer when you plug the AC... light sensor - APR -
All-Terrain Grade - Dell™ ATG™ refers to the All-Terrain Grade computer designed by your particular computer. BIOS -
accelerated graphics port - AGP delivers a smooth,...
Owner's Manual
- Page 151
...the data burst cycle, improving system performance. dual display mode - DVD -
DVD-R - DVD rewritable -
A standard for testing the accuracy of data as it is not installed in integrated circuits ... the resources. double-data-rate SDRAM -
Data can read data from disk storage. DDR2 SDRAM - Dual Inline Memory Module. A round, six-pin connector that provides a constant...
Owner's Manual
- Page 155
... and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are detected during POST, the computer continues the.../or letters used to connect a parallel printer to as the number of pixels across by the BIOS, that perform basic tests on a hard drive that you , including spreadsheet, word processor, database...
Owner's Manual
- Page 157
... surge
Glossary
157 Strike Zone™ - super-video graphics array - Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. system tray -
S-video TV-out -
standby mode - Reinforced area of the computer.
Enables Windows programs to the computer.
uninterruptible power supply...
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