Dell Inspiron 1318 Notebook Dell Inspiron 1318 BIOS Version: A04 for Windows Vista 64-bit

Manufacturer: Dell
Model: Dell Inspiron 1318
OS: Windows Vista 64-bit

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Level of Importance: OptionalDell recommends the customer review specifics about the update to determine if Dell Inspiron 1318 Notebook Dell Inspiron 1318 BIOS Version: A04 for Windows Vista 64-bit applies to your System. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations, or provides new features that may/may not apply to your environment. CompatibilitySystemsOperating systemsInspiron 1318
BIOS
Fixes and EnhancementsFixes/Enhancements
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1. Removed useless warning message.
2. Enhanced Fn+F8 function. Installation InstructionsInstallation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format

Download file to Desktop

Use one of the methods below to flash the BIOS.

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

Download file to Desktop

The file 1318_A04.EXE is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.

Click Download now.
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 Dell Inspiron 1318 Notebook Dell Inspiron 1318 BIOS Version: A04 for Windows Vista 64-bit 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

Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled 1318_A04.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.

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

NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS diskette. Dell Inspiron 1318 Notebook Dell Inspiron 1318 BIOS Version: A04 for Windows Vista 64-bit executable file does not create the DOS system files.

Copy the file 1318_A04.EXE to a bootable floppy.

Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.

Run the file by typing Y:1318_A04.EXE (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).

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2. Find Inspiron 1318 model drivers
3. Select Dell Inspiron 1318 Notebook Dell Inspiron 1318 BIOS Version: A04 for your Windows Vista 64-bit

4. Download and Install Dell Inspiron 1318 Notebook Dell Inspiron 1318 BIOS Version: A04 for Windows Vista 64-bit
5. Reboot to finish Dell Inspiron 1318 Notebook Dell Inspiron 1318 BIOS Version: A04 installation.