Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).
Compatibility
Systems
Operating systems
Inspiron Desktop 531 Inspiron Desktop 531S
BIOS
Fixes and Enhancements
support new cpu
Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
The file I531_1013.EXE is using the Hard Drive format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environments.
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 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.
Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled I531_1013.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.
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