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Driver Details

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DELL,SW,BIOS,LAT,D531,A11,A11
DELL,SW,BIOS,LAT,D531,A11,A11
Release Date: 1/1/2012
Importance: Optional
Version: A11
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File Format: Non-Packaged Get Driver Download File
File Name:

D531_A11.exe

Description: This file format consists of a BIOS executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable diskette. With the diskette in the floppy drive, reboot the system and run the program.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 798KB

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Description

DELL,SW,BIOS,LAT,D531,A11,A11

Level of Importance:Optional

Dell recommends the customer review specifics about the update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations, or provides new features that may/may not apply to your environment.

Compatibility

Systems
Latitude D531
Operating Systems
BIOS

Applies to

  • Dell Device

Fixes & Enhancements

1. Add Digital Sign Feature, Signed Firmware update. 2. Update new password algorithm. 3. Enhance Computrace security.

Installation Instructions

            
"Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows\/ DOS) format\u000a\u000a\u000aDownload file to Desktop\u000a\u000aUse one of the methods below to flash the Bios.\u000a\u000aRun the BIOS update utility from Windows environment\u000a\u000aRun the BIOS update utility from  DOS environment (Non-Windows users)\u000a\u000a\u000a\u000a--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u000aDownload file to Desktop\u000a\u000aThe  file D531_A11.EXE is using the Universal (Windows\/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.\u000a\u000a\u000aClick Download now.The File Download window appears.\u000a\u000aClick the Save button.The Save As window appears.\u000a\u000aSelect Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.\u000a\u000aClick the Save button.A progress meter moves as the download is completed.\u000a\u000aIf necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.\u000a\u000aNOTE: 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. \u000a\u000a--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u000aRun the BIOS update utility from Windows environment\u000a\u000a\u000aDouble click the Icon on your desktop labeled D531_A11.EXE.The Dell BIOS Flash window appears \u000a\u000aClick the Continue button.The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears. \u000a\u000aClick the OK button.The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed.\u000a\u000a\u000aRun the BIOS update utility from  DOS environment (Non-Windows users)\u000aNOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS diskette. This executable file does not create the  DOS system files. \u000a\u000aCopy the file D531_A11.EXE to a bootable floppy.\u000a\u000aBoot from the floppy to the  DOS prompt.\u000a\u000aRun the file by typing Y:\\D531_A11.EXE (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located)."            
        

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SHA1:
0155790caf5b1fa31c90d17da5d33def
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D531_A11.exe
D531_A11.exe

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