Dell Inspiron 640m/E1405 System BIOS, A10
Inspiron 640m A10 System BIOS
This update includes critical microcode updates from Intel
| Release Date: | 4/11/2007 |
| Importance: | Urgent |
| Version: | A10 |
The following formats are available for the file you have selected
| File Format: | Windows/DOS |
Download File
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| File Name: |
MX61_A10.EXE |
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| Description: | This file format consists of a BIOS executable file. The Universal (Windows/MS DOS) format can be used to install from Windows XP, Windows 2000, NT, Windows 9X, Windows ME or a MS DOS environment. | |
| Download Type: | HTTP | |
| File Size: | 755KB | |
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Description
Inspiron 640m A10 System BIOS
This update includes critical microcode updates from Intel
Level of Importance:Urgent
Dell highly recommends applying this update as soon as possible. The update contains changes to improve the reliability and availability of your Dell system.
Important Information
This update includes critical microcode updates from Intel
Compatibility
| Systems inspiron 640m | Operating Systems BIOS |
Applies to
- Inspiron 640m/E1405 System BIOS
Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes/Enhancements:
1. This update includes critical microcode updates from Intel.
2. Update support for Dell Wireless 1505.
3. Fixed Hard Drive Security vulnerability if Admin or System password
is not set.
Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format
- Download file to Desktop
- Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios.
Download file to Desktop
The file MX61_A10.EXE is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.
- Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.
- Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.
- Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
- Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
- If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
NOTE: Shut down all other applications prior to running the BIOS update utility. The update utility reboots your system in order to get the new BIOS loaded.
Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
- Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled MX61_A10.EXE.
The Dell BIOS Flash window appears
- Click the Continue button.
The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.
- Click the OK button.
The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed.
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)
NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS diskette. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
- Copy the file MX61_A10.EXE to a bootable floppy.
- Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.
- Run the file by typing Y:\MX61_A10.EXE (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).
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SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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