Flash BIOS Upgrade prodedure:


1. Format bootable diskette for the A:> drive.
        
      FORMAT A: /S  <ENTER>

2. Copy the file DP_A12.EXE to the diskette.

      COPY DP_A12.EXE A:\  <ENTER>

3. Change to the A:> drive.

      A:  <ENTER>

4. Execute DP_A12.EXE to extract the Flash BIOS files.

      DP_A12  <ENTER>

5. Reboot the system from the bootable diskette.

      CTRL-ALT-DEL

6. At A: prompt execute the Flash BIOS program.

      FLASH 486D_A12.ROM  <ENTER>

7. Take the diskette out of the A:> drive and reboot the system.

      CTRL-ALT-DEL

8. You're finished and have upgraded the BIOS on your system.


Note: If system is not booted from a floppy disk the system will return a
      error and fail in upgrading the BIOS.

If you need assistance call Dell Tech Support at 1-800-624-9896.