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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

Dell Inspiron 700m System BIOS, A01

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Dell Inspiron 700m A01 System BIOS
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BIOS Release Notes
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Systems: Dell Inspiron 700m Series
Version: A01
Build Date: 10/07/2004

Intel 855GM Video BIOS version is 3104.

The following updates were made to create the A01 BIOS:

Issues Fixed:
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- This version contains an improved / updated Windows Flash utility.
- Modified the VBIOS to comply with the power-on sequence settings for the new supported panels.
- Fixed booting from Dell DIAG CD after finishing diagnostics test.
- Changed Dell Computer Corp. to Dell, Inc.
- Changed BIOS Flash Battery Requirement from 30% to 10%.
- Fixed the issue when the system resumes from hibernate, system cannot enter hibernate again.
- Changed the error message when no bootable devices are found.
- Fixed the issue in case asset tag is absent, BIOS Setup Menu will show empty string instead of 'Not installed'.

Features Added:
- Removed requirement for user input when no Primary Hard Disk found.



The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems:
1. Microsoft Windows XP SP1.
2. Microsoft Windows XP SP2.

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Version

A01, A01

Release date

22 Nov 2004

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats
File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: BR89481.exe
File Size: 701.11 KB
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, then 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.
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: 700m_A001.txt
File Size: 2.02 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: 700m_A001_WIN_1-7.exe
File Size: 1.13 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
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.
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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Bios_Win_exe the hard drive format



Installation Instructions


The file 700m_A001.txt is using the Hard Drive format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environments.




  1. Click Download now.
    The Export Compliance Agreement appears.


  2. Click Yes, I accept this Agreement.
    The File Download window appears.



  3. Click the Save button.
    The Save As window appears.


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


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


  6. If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.




  7. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled 700m_A001.txt.

    The Dell Bios Txt window appears








Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/MS DOS) format


  1. Download file to Desktop


  2. Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios.





Download file to Desktop


The file 700m_A001_WIN_1-7.exe is using the Universal (Windows/MS DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.


  1. Click Download now.
    The Export Compliance Agreement appears.


  2. Read the Export Compliance Agreement.


  3. If you agree, click to select I agree..
    The File Download window appears.


  4. Click the Save button.
    The Save As window appears.


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


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


  7. 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


  1. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled 700m_A001_WIN_1-7.exe.
    The Dell BIOS Flash window appears


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


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



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


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

  1. Copy the file 700m_A001_WIN_1-7.exe to a bootable floppy.


  2. Boot from the floppy to the MS DOS prompt.


  3. Run the file by typing Y:\700m_A001_WIN_1-7.exe (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).









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