Dell XPS M1530 (M1530, Late 2007) - Manual (Page 113)

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Flashing the BIOS
If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with the new system board, flash
the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash
the BIOS from the hard drive.
Flashing the BIOS From a CD
1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is
installed properly.
NOTE: If you use a BIOS-update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer
to boot from a CD before inserting the CD.
2 Insert the BIOS-update program CD, and restart the computer.
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.
3 Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.
4 Press <Alt> and <F> to reset the computer defaults.
5 Press <Esc>, select Save changes and reboot, and press <Enter> to save
configuration changes.
6 Remove the flash BIOS-update program CD from the drive and restart the
computer.
Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly
installed, and a network cable is attached.
2 Turn on the computer.
3 Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com.
4 Click Download Now to download the file.
5 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept
this Agreement.