Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual

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Flashing the BIOS: Dell Latitude 100L Service ManualBack to Contents PageFlashing the BIOSDell™ Latitude™ 100L Service ManualFlashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or a CDFlashing the BIOS From the Hard DriveIf a BIOS update program floppy disk or CD is provided with the new system board, see "Flashing theBIOS From a Floppy Disk or a CD." If you do not have a BIOS update program floppy disk or CD, see"Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive."Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or a CD1. 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 bootfrom a CD before inserting the CD.2. Insert the 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 updatesthe new BIOS. When the flash 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 configurationchanges.6. Remove the flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD from the drive and restart thecomputer.Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a networkcable is attached.file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...0ok/Latitude/100L/100L_SERVICE_MANUAL/bios.htm (1 of 2)6/21/2004 1:19:07 AM