Dell Inspiron 8600 System BIOS, A01

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.

Driver Id : R65903

Importance : Optional

Version : A01, A01 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 09 Sept 2003

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

A01 Inspiron 8600 System BIOS

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File Format: 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.

File Name: I8600A01.exe

File size: 551.19 KB

Download .EXE

File Format: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.

File Name: I8600A01.txt

File size: 1.79 KB

Download .TXT

Fixes & Enhancements

BIOS Release Notes

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Systems: Dell Inspiron 8600
Version: A01
Build Date: 08/27/03

Issues Fixed:
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1. Fixed hang seen during boot with the HP PSC2200 all-in-one USB
printer attached.
2. Improved the dual-battery discharging algorithm.
3. Fixed problem where the system would shutdown if the battery
drained to a critically low battery state while the system was
in Standby.
4. Fixed problem where the battery LED will flash amber when the
battery is swapped while in Standby.
5. Fixed problem where pressing while in BIOS Setup will
not function if the "Enable Keypad" option is set to "by NumLock".
6. Fixed problem where SMBIOS would not report an accurate battery
capacity for a fully charged Dell supported battery.
7. Decreased the time required for the system to enter Standby after
closing the lid.
8. Fixed a problem where a USB floppy attached to the system would be lost
during the OS CD installation.

Enhancements:
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1. Added support for new video controllers.
2. Optimized the thermal control algorithm.

The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems:
1. Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 1

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Installation instructions

Custom Instructions for I8600A01.exe:

Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with Setup.exe File for I8600A01.exe

Download
1. Click Download Now, to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I
Accept this Agreement.
3. 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.
4. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to
select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
5. 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 I8600A01.exe.
2. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

Custom Instructions for I8600A01.txt:

Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with Setup.exe File for I8600A01.exe

Download
1. Click Download Now, to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I
Accept this Agreement.
3. 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.
4. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to
select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
5. 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 I8600A01.txt.
2. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

Dell Inspiron 8600 System BIOS, A01

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Fixes & Enhancements

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