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I would like some advice on updating BIOS in Inspiron 1150.
The laptop has NO floppy drive.
The following page lists various packages to update:
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/format.aspx?releaseid=R103929&c=us&l=en&cs=&s=gen
I formated a USB pen drive using HP's utility and copied what is
described as the "non-packaged" 1150_A07.EXE to the usb pen.
I am wondering if I am safe to proceed with the flash.
I did considerable research but this only raised more questions.
1- Is there a page describing flashing using a usb pen drive in
detail?
2- I read where it is not a good idea to use the "hard drive" method,
is this accurate?
3-I believe that Dell has a formating utility for usb pen drives, but
could not locate it, either on their site or on the CD that came with
the laptop. Could someone post a link please. I feel more confortable
formating pen drive with a Dell utility for a delicate BIOS flash.
Thanks to all who help.
I would like some advice on updating BIOS in Inspiron 1150.
The laptop has NO floppy drive.
The following page lists various packages to update:
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/format.aspx?releaseid=R103929&c=us&l=en&cs=&s=gen
I formated a USB pen drive using HP's utility and copied what is
described as the "non-packaged" 1150_A07.EXE to the usb pen.
I am wondering if I am safe to proceed with the flash.
I did considerable research but this only raised more questions.
1- Is there a page describing flashing using a usb pen drive in
detail?
2- I read where it is not a good idea to use the "hard drive" method,
is this accurate?
3-I believe that Dell has a formating utility for usb pen drives, but
could not locate it, either on their site or on the CD that came with
the laptop. Could someone post a link please. I feel more confortable
formating pen drive with a Dell utility for a delicate BIOS flash.
Thanks to all who help.