Flashing the bios – Dell Inspiron 530 User Manual

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4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 176).

NOTICE:

To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or

device and then plug it into the computer.

5 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

Flashing the BIOS

The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing
the system board.

1 Turn on the computer.
2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website

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 Agreement.

The File Download window appears.

5 Click Save this program to disk, and then click OK.

The Save In window appears.

6 Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then

click Save.

The file downloads to your desktop.

7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.

The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the
download BIOS update file.

8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on-screen

instructions.

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