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 1122 System BIOS, A01

Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
SYS BIOS Version: A01
UMA VBIOS Version: 012.035.000.003.038961
CIMx code Version: 1.1.0.6
Agesa Version: 1.0.0.3
ROM File Name: PLM00A01.BIN Checksum: 14C70974
Flash Utility:
DOS Version: Flashit 1.4h
Windows Version: InsydeFlashWin3.94
EC BIOS Version: Rev. 1.01A
EC ROM File Name: K2DB101A.ROM Checksum: DC23
Change List
Item Changed Note
Boot Block X
VBIOS X
Clock Gen X
Spread Spectrum X
System BIOS
Notification:
1 To update BIOS back to X02 or X02 previous version, please always add /all parameter.
2 Please don't flash X04 or previous version to 2nd source platform. (EN25Q16 SPI ROM support from X05) Otherwise system can not boot.

Fix:
None

Modify:
1 Rename form X15

Add:
None

EC BIOS
Notification:
1 Need flash EC's boot block? --> No
2.1 Support Stage? --> SSI, PT, ST
2.2 Stage Difference? --> PT->ST

Fixed:
None

Modified:
1 "Modify version number
1.> Modify version number.
1.> Modify version number.
"

Add:
None
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Version

A01, A01

Release date

31 Mar 2011

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Critical
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: R296501.exe
File Size: 5.77 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

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Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with Setup.exe File for R296501.exe

Download

1.Click Download Now, to download the file.
2.When the File Download window appears, click Save (Windows XP
users will click Save) this program to disk and click OK. The Save In:
window appears.
3.From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to
select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4.If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file
icon appears on your desktop.

Install

1.Double-click the new icon on the desktop labeled R296501.exe.
2.The Self-Extracting window appears and prompts you to extract or
unzip to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R296501. Write down this path so the executable (I.e.
Setup.exe) file can be found later.
3.The Self-Extractor window appears.
4.Click OK.
5.After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor
window is still open, close it.
6.Click the Start button and then click Run.
7.Type C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R296501 in the Open textbox and then click OK.
8.Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

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