Dell Inspiron 8500 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 : R67619

Importance : Optional

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

Release Date : 15 Jul 2004

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

Dell Inspiron 8500 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: I8500A05.exe

File size: 559.48 KB

Download .EXE

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

File Name: I8500A05.txt

File size: 6.96 KB

Download .TXT

Fixes & Enhancements

BIOS Release Notes
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Systems: Dell Inspiron 8500
Version: A05
Build Date: 09/30/03

The following updates were made to the A04 BIOS to create the A05 BIOS:

Issues Fixed:
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1. Fixed hang seen when exiting Dell Diagnostics with a USB keyboard
connected.
2. Fixed problem where System Setup may report the wrong CPU speed.
3. Fixed intermittent "unexpected error" seen when running the System
BIOS flash update program in Windows.
4. Fixed intermittent abnormal NumLock LED behavior seen during POST.

Enhancements:
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1. Reduced the minimum remaining battery capacity required to run
the System BIOS flash update program in Windows. The flash update
program requires that an AC adapter be attached and the battery
be charged to at least 11%.
2. Added support for newer battery packs.
3. Updated to the latest Mobile Intel Pentium 4-M microcode.

The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems:
1. Microsoft Windows XP Pro & Home (SP1)

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Installation instructions

Bios_Win_exe the hard drive format

Installation Instructions

The file I8500A05.exe is using the Hard Drive format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environments.

Click Download now.
The Export Compliance Agreement appears.
Click Yes, I accept this Agreement.
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.

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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.

Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled I8500A05.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.

Bios_Win_exe the hard drive format

Installation Instructions

The file I8500A05.txt is using the Hard Drive format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environments.

Click Download now.
The Export Compliance Agreement appears.

Click Yes, I accept this Agreement.
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.

Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled I8500A05.txt.

The Dell Bios Txt window appears

Dell Inspiron 8500 System BIOS, A05

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Fixes & Enhancements

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