Dell XPS 8500 Support Question
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Question posted by allefr on October 7th, 2013
Xps 8500 How To Get To Bios
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Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 2
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Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 14
... disconnecting the cable. Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Small Phillips screwdriver
• Hex nut driver
• Flash BIOS executable update program available at the back of the components inside the computer. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or thumb-screws that the...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 107
...battery only with your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin-cell battery. See "Removing the Computer Cover"... socket on page 23. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default.
It is recommended that shipped with the same or equivalent type. Coin-Cell Battery
...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 109
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3 Enter the system setup program and set the time and date. Postrequisites
1 Replace the computer cover.
See "Entering System Setup" on page 119.
4 Update the BIOS settings with values you may have noted before replacing the coin-cell battery.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 115
... and heat-sink assembly. Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover.
System-Board
115 Removing the System Board
NOTE: Your computer's service tag is stored in the BIOS after you replace the system board. 25
System Board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the system board to...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 117
... applicable. See "Replacing the PCI- See "Replacing Memory Module(s)" on page 39. 4 Replace any PCI-Express x1 card(s), if applicable. Entering the Service Tag in BIOS
1 Turn on page 46. 5 Replace the memory module(s).
Express x1 Card(s)" on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 Navigate to...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 120
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NOTE: Depending on your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Main System Information BIOS Revision BIOS Build Date
System Name
System Time
System Date
Service Tag
Displays the BIOS version number
Displays the BIOS build date in mm/dd/yyyy format
Displays the marketing name of the system
Displays the current...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 126
... sequence is found on (or restart) your computer.
3 When F2 Setup, F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press .
The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to a USB device, the device must be bootable.
Then shut down your device is not bootable...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 133
...d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Family list. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download Now to step 4. Flashing the BIOS
133 e Click Confirm. 4 A list of results appears on the top right...have selected a different model and want to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer's Service Tag ...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 134
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.
8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your desktop. The file downloads to save the file on the screen.
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Flashing the BIOS 6 Click Save to your desktop.
7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears.
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