Dell Latitude D410 System BIOS, A05

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 : PHHN6

Importance : Optional

Version : A05, A05 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 12 Oct 2005

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

Dell Latitude D410 A05 System BIOS

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File Format: 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.

File Name: D410_A05.EXE

File size: 613.75 KB

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Fixes & Enhancements

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BIOS Release Notes

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Systems: Dell Latitude D410 Series
Version: A05
Build Date: 9/28/2005

Intel 915GM Graphics Video BIOS version 1219

Issues Fixed:
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1. Fixed issue where some PCI video cards in the D-Dock may not
function.

2. Fixed issue where dock alerts may not be properly seen/cleared
in Setup

Enhancements:
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1. Added support for Absolute Computrace Security Solution Feature.

2. Added support for Battery Health Meter(BHM).

3. Added a field in System Setup for HDD Acoustic Mode.

4. Added support for INT 13 DMA transfers (under DOS) when operating in
protected mode. This is specifically meant to address a performance
issue seen by some customers who are running Ghost under DOS in
protected mode.

The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems:
1. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2.
2. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4.

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Installation instructions

Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format

Download file to Desktop

Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios.

Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment

Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)

Download file to Desktop

The file D410_A05.EXE is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.

Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.

Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.

Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.

Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.

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

Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled D410_A05.EXE.
The Dell BIOS Flash window appears

Click the Continue button.
The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.

Click the OK button.
The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed.

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.

Copy the file D410_A05.EXE to a bootable floppy.

Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.

Run the file by typing Y:\D410_A05.EXE (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).

Dell Latitude D410 System BIOS, A05

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