Dell Studio XPS 8100 System BIOS, A04

Custom Instructions for S8100A04.EXE:

Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format

1. Download file to Desktop



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




• Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment

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Download file to Desktop


The file S8100A04.EXE is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.

1. Click Download now.
   The File Download window appears.



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



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



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



5. 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.

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Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment

1. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled S8100A04.EXE.
   The Update BIOS window appears



2. Click the Update button, BIOS update will begin. Please follow the instructions on the screen to update BIOS step by step.