Flashing the BIOS
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Flashing the BIOS
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing
the system board. To flash the BIOS:
1
Turn on the computer.
2
Go to
support.dell.com/support/downloads
.
3
Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
NOTE:
The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom
of your computer.
If you have your computer’s Service Tag:
a
Click
Enter a Tag
.
b
Enter your computer’s Service Tag in the
Enter a service tag:
field,
click
Go
, and proceed to step 4.
If you do not have your computer’s Service Tag:
a
Click
Select Model.
b
Select the type of product in the
Select Your Product Family
list.
c
Select the product brand in the
Select Your Product Line
list.
d
Select the product model number in the
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.
e
Click
Confirm
.
4
A list of results appear on the screen. Click
BIOS
.
5
Click
Download Now
to download the latest BIOS file.
The
File Download
window appears.
6
Click
Save
to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your
desktop.
7
Click
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.
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Summary of Contents for XPS L511z
Page 1: ...Dell XPS L511z Service Manual Regulatory model P12F series Regulatory type P12F001 ...
Page 8: ...8 Contents ...
Page 12: ...12 Before You Begin ...
Page 16: ...16 Base Cover ...
Page 22: ...22 Memory Module s Click Start Control Panel System and Security System ...
Page 34: ...34 Coin Cell Battery ...
Page 42: ...42 AC Adapter Connector ...
Page 46: ...46 Power Button Board ...
Page 50: ...50 Audio Board ...
Page 54: ...54 Battery Status Light Board ...
Page 60: ...60 Heat Sink ...
Page 66: ...66 System Board ...
Page 72: ...72 Keyboard ...
Page 76: ...76 Speakers ...
Page 80: ...80 Palm Rest Assembly ...
Page 90: ...90 Display ...
Page 94: ...94 Camera Module ...