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 A180 System Bios, 1.0.0

AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
Vostro A180 1.0.0 System BIOS
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Version

1.0.0, 1.0.0

Release date

24 Aug 2008

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats

File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: A180-100.EXE
File Size: 660 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of a BIOS executable file. The Universal (Windows/MS DOS) format can be used to install from any Windows or MS DOS environment.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
d6b631e8ffa43135aee2e25fc4716eab
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

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Custom Instructions for A180-100.EXE:

Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format


  1. Download file to Desktop


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






Download file to Desktop


The file A180-100.EXE is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) 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 reboots 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 A180-100.EXE.
    The BIOS Flash window appears.


  2. Click the Update button.
    System will start to update BIOS automatically.


  3. After complete update, the message Update Successful! It will take effect after reboot! Reboot now appears.
    Click the Yes 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 USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.

  1. Copy the file A180-100.EXE to a bootable USB key.


  2. Boot from the USB key to the DOS prompt.


  3. Run the file by typing Y:\A180-100.EXE (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).


Need help with BIOS issues?

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