Dell Inspiron 6400 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageFlashing the BIOSDell™ Inspiron™ 6400/E1505 Service Manual1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.2. Insert the BIOS update program 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 flash update is complete, thecomputer 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 CD from the drive and restart the computer.Back to Contents PageNOTICE: Plug the AC adapter into a known good power source to prevent a loss of power. Failure to do so may cause system damage.NOTE: If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, press before inserting the CD so that you can set up the computer to boot from aCD this one time only. Otherwise, you must enter the system setup program to change the default boot order.NOTICE: Do not interrupt this process once it begins. Doing so may cause system damage.