Do not turn off your computer or disconnect from the power source while updating the BIOS as this could harm your computer. During the update, your computer will restart and you may briefly see a black screen.

Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

Dell Vostro 1510 System BIOS, A12

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Vostro 1510 System BIOS
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Fixes & Enhancements

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Copyright (C) 2008, All Rights reserved.
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Systems: Dell Vostro 1510 Series
Version: A12
Build Date: 09/10/2008

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1. Enhanced Fn+F8 function to toggle display in extended mode
2. Enhanced Disable boot device function.
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Version

A12, A12

Release date

16 Sep 2008

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats
File Format: An archive of text files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: V1510A12.exe
File Size: 1.77 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This format consists of an archive of text files used to provide help and procedural information to the customer.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
56f386385cd2061401f7499c6e1393f4
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

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Custom Instructions for V1510A12.exe:

Installation Instructions for the (Windows) format

  1. Download file to Desktop

  2. Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios.





Download file to Desktop

The file V1510A12.exe is using the windows format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.

  1. Click Download now.
    The File Download window appears.

  2. Click the Save button.
    The Save As window appears.

  3. Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.

  4. Click the Save button.
    A progress meter moves as the download is completed.

  5. 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 shutdown your system in order to get the new BIOS loaded.



Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment


  1. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled V1510A12.exe.
    The BIOS Flash window appears


  2. Click the Start button.
    Wait a monent, It will start to flash BIOS automatically


  3. The system will shutdown when the BIOS Flash is completed.






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