Level of Importance: RecommendedThis file may include updates from a previous release. To review the details and Criticality of previous releases, click on Other Versions. Dell Inspiron 1410 Notebook Dell Inspiron 1410 System BIOS Version: A03 for Windows Vista 32-bit is usually best to use the most current version. Only use an older version if there is a conflict with the newer version. For more information, click on Drivers Help. CompatibilitySystemsOperating systemsInspiron 1410
BIOS
Fixes and Enhancements1.Support T6400 processor Installation InstructionsInstallation Instructions for Linux
If not already logged in as root, change user ID to root.
At the shell, switch to run level 1 by executing init 1.
Make the update program executable by executing chmod u+x update_program_name.
Run the update by executing ./update_program_name from the shell.
Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
For help, type ./update_program_name --help at the shell prompt.
Installation 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
DesktopThe file 1410_A03.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 1410 Notebook Dell Inspiron 1410 System BIOS Version: A03 for Windows Vista 32-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 1410_A03.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 1410 Notebook Dell Inspiron 1410 System BIOS Version: A03 for Windows Vista 32-bit executable file does not create the DOS system files.
Copy the file 1410_A03.EXE to a bootable floppy.
Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.
Run the file by typing Y:1410_A03.EXE (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).
1. Select Dell notebook category
2. Find Inspiron 1410 model drivers
3. Select Dell Inspiron 1410 Notebook Dell Inspiron 1410 System BIOS Version: A03 for your Windows Vista 32-bit
4. Download and Install Dell Inspiron 1410 Notebook Dell Inspiron 1410 System BIOS Version: A03 for Windows Vista 32-bit
5. Reboot to finish Dell Inspiron 1410 Notebook Dell Inspiron 1410 System BIOS Version: A03 installation.