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 580/580S BIOS, A07

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.
Inspiron 580 A07 System BIOS
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Fixes & Enhancements

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System: Inspiron 580
Version: A07
Build Date: 11/13/2010

Fixes/Enhancements:
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1. Enhance Windows support.
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Version

A07, A07

Release date

23 Dec 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: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: I580-A07.EXE
File Size: 4.91 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. 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:
9aba3878bea6e111b6cd4d778442924c
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

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Inspiron 580/580S BIOS
Custom Instructions for I580-A07.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 I580-A07.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 I580-A07.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.Please also make sure the latest Intel HECI driver is

    installed.




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 30 Mega Bytes.

  1. Copy the file I580-A07.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:\I580-A07.EXE (where y is the drive letter where the

    executable is located).


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