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 Inspiron Desktop 540 system BIOS, 1.1.3

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Fixes & Enhancements

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BIOS Release Notes
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Systems: Dell Studio 540/540s
Version: 1.1.3
Build Date: 08/25/2009

Fixes/Enhancements:
1.added enhancement for CPU function support.
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Version

1.1.3, 1.1.3

Release date

09 Apr 2010

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: This file type is used for legacy files from Dell Online
File Name: S540113-drmk.exe
File Size: 1.21 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format is used for files that have no specific installation mechanism, or where an installation mechanism is not applicable.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
52e07fae94e1904b3f4a591f33250709
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available
File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: S540113-windows.exe
File Size: 1.27 MB
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. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable USB flash drive, then boot the system to the USB flash drive and run the program.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
4368cfb289b1fbb98149ba6130d2febb
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

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Inspiron Desktop 540 system BIOS
Custom Instructions for S540113-drmk.exe:

Installation Instructions for the DOS format only:


  1. Download file to Desktop


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





Download file to Desktop


The file S540113-DRMK.exe is using the DOS format only.


  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 DOS or DRMK environment (Non-Windows users)


NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS or DRMK USB Memory Key. This executable file does not create the DOS or DRMK system files. The free size of the bootable DOS or DRMK USB Memory Key should be larger than 15 Mega Bytes.

  1. Copy the file S540113-DRMK.exe to a bootable USB Memory Key.


  2. Boot from the USB Memory Key to the DOS or DRMK prompt.


  3. Run the file by typing Y:\S540113-DRMK.exe(where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).









Custom Instructions for S540113-windows.exe:

Installation Instructions for the Windows format only:


  1. Download file to Desktop


  2. Use the methods below to flash the BIOS.





Download file to Desktop


The file S540113-Windows.EXE is using the Windows format only 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 S540113-Windows.EXE.
    The Update BIOS window appears


  2. Click the Update button, BIOS update will begin. Please follow the instructions on the screen to update BIOS step by step.



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