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Dimension 8400 BIOS "Update Failed!" "Could not find the flash image in memory"
I receive the following message when performing a BIOS update on a Dimension 8400 from version A03 to A09:
"Update Failed!" "Could not find the flash image in memory"
I get the same message when running the BIOS update exe file D8400A09.EXE within Windows XP or via a bootable floppy disk.
Any suggestions
RoHe
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April 21st, 2008 22:00
Does it boot up normally?
Power off and disconnect PC from the wall. Press/hold power button on
the tower for ~15 sec. Open the case and remove the battery from the
motherboard. Press/hold the power button again for ~30 sec. Replace the
battery (right side up!), close the case and see if it boots.
Ron
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January 19th, 2016 17:00
This worked for me on my OptiPlex 980 that was having the same problem updating the BIOS. I also replaced the CMOS battery. Was able to update the BIOS without the missing image message appearing.
speedstep
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January 20th, 2016 10:00
Newer systems like the 980 may require INTEL Management Engine so DOS cannot be used.