Dimension E310

 

Sorry I forgot to add that to my post.

 

ajwees41

just courous what is you bios version dont know if it needs update if we dont know what its updating from

It's A03 

 

ajwees41

Why may I ask?  I am upgrading memory not changing cpu.

 

ajwees41

Hi

Yes you need to update it

 

Dell Dimension System BIOS BIOS Release Title: BIOS: Dell Dimension System BIOS, English, Dimension DV051, A04 Release Date: 4/24/2006 Criticality: Optional Description: Dimension 3100/E310 A04 System BIOS
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

File Name File Size Download Time (56K) File Format DV051A04.EXE 540 KB 1.3 min Windows/DOS Download Now Add to My Downloads FTP Download
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Criticality Optional  Dell recommends the customer review specifics about the update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations, or provides new features that may/may not apply to your environment.
Additional Information No information available.
Important Information No information available.
Fixes and Enhancements The following changes have been made to BIOS rev A03 to create A04:

1. Add support for new CPU. Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format

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2. Download file to Desktop
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4. Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios.
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   • Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
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   • Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)
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Download file to Desktop


The file DV051A04.EXE is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.

1. 
   
2. Click Download now.
   The File Download window appears.
3. 
   
   
4. Click the Save button.
   The Save As window appears.
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6. Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
7. 
   
   
8. Click the Save button.
   A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
9. 
   
   
10. If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
11. 
    

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.

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Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment

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2. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled DV051A04.EXE.
   The Dell BIOS Flash window appears
3. 
   
   
4. Click the Continue button.
   The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.
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6. Click the OK button.
   The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed.
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Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)


NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS diskette. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.

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2. Copy the file DV051A04.EXE to a bootable floppy.
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4. Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.
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6. Run the file by typing Y:\DV051A04.EXE (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).
7.