Dell Alienware M15x (Early 2011) - Manual (Page 118)

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CHAPTER 25: SYSTEM SETUP
- If you do not have your computer’s Service Tag:
Click a. Select Your Product Model in the Select Your Entry Method list.
Select the type of product in the b. Select Your Product Family list.
Select the product brand in the c. Select Your Product Line list.
Select the product model number in the d. Select Your Product Model list.
NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to start over
again, click Start Over on the top right of the menu.
Click e. Confirm.
A list of results appear on the screen. Click 7. BIOS.
Click 8. Download Now to download the latest BIOS file.
The File Download window appears.
Click 9. Save to save the file to your desktop.
The file downloads to your desktop.
Click 10. Close if the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the
downloaded BIOS update file.
Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the 11.
screen.
Flashing the BIOS
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the
system board. To flash the BIOS:
Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly 1.
installed, and a network cable is attached.
Turn on the computer. 2.
Visit 3. support.dell.com.
Select your country and language. 4.
Click 5. Drivers & Downloads.
Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer: 6.
NOTE: The Service Tag is located on a barcode label on the bottom of
your computer.
- If you have your computer’s Service Tag:
Click a. Enter a Service Tag.
Enter your computer’s Service Tag in the b. Enter a service tag: field, click
Go, and proceed to step 7.