Dell Alienware M17x (Mid 2009) - Manual (Page 103)

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CHAPTER 25: FLASHING THE BIOS
Flashing the BIOS from a CD
Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is 1.
installed properly.
NOTE: If you use a BIOS upgrade CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer
to boot from a CD before inserting the CD.
Insert the BIOS upgrade CD, and restart the computer. 2.
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues
to boot and updates the new BIOS. When the flash update is complete, the
computer will automatically reboot.
Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program. 3.
Select the 4. Exit menu.
Select 5. Load Setup Defaults to reset the computer defaults.
Remove the BIOS upgrade CD from the drive. 6.
Select 7. Exit Saving Changes to save configuration changes.
The BIOS upgrade finishes and the computer restarts automatically. 8.
Flashing the BIOS
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a
wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on
your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main
battery (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 11) before working
inside the computer.
If a BIOS upgrade CD is provided with the new system board, flash the BIOS from
the CD. If you do not have a BIOS upgrade CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive.