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Flashing the BIOS: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
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Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual
1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed
properly.
2. Insert the flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD and turn on the
computer.
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot
and updates the new BIOS. When the update is complete, the computer will
automatically reboot.
3. Press
during POST to enter the system setup program.
4. Press
and to reset the computer defaults.
5. Press
, select Save changes and reboot, and press to save
configuration changes.
6. Remove the flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD from the drive and
restart the computer.
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