Dell Vostro A90 (Late 2008) - Manual (Page 6)

1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and the main battery is properly installed.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. Click ® Places® Documents.
4. Create a new folder and name it BIOS.
5. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com.
6. Click Download Now to download the file.
7. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement.
The File Download window appears.
8. Click Save this program to disk and then click OK.
The Save In window appears.
9. Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Documents® BIOS, and then click Save.
10. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears.
11. Open the terminal command line application and proceed as follows:
a. Type sudo -s
b. Type your password
c. Type cd Documents
d. Type cd BIOS
e. Type ./a90A00
flash start... string appears.
The computer will restart automatically once the BIOS flash is complete.
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NOTE: Your computer may or may not ship with an external optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures
that involve discs.