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Lab - BIOS File Search

Introduction
In this lab, you will identify the current BIOS version, and then search for BIOS update files.

Recommended Equipment
• Classroom computer with an operating system installed
• Internet access

Step 1: Boot your computer.


During POST, BIOS information is displayed on the screen for a short period of time.

Do not log on to Windows.


What key or combination of keys is used to run Setup on your computer?
F2

Step 2: Restart your computer and enter Setup.


The BIOS Setup Utility or UEFI screen appears.
Who is the manufacturer of the BIOS?
Dell

Which BIOS version is installed in your computer?


A03

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Lab – BIOS File Search

Step 3: Search the Internet to find the most current version of BIOS for the motherboard.
Use the information from the previous step to search the Internet to find the most current version of the BIOS
for the motherboard in your computer. The following screen is an example of the type of information you
would look for to answer the questions below.

Caution: Do not update your BIOS at this time.


What is the current BIOS version available for the motherboard?
A20 - 13/6/2017

What features, if any, have been added to the new BIOS version?
-Actualizado al último microcódigo para los procesadores Intel (R) Xeon (TM).

What changes, if any, have been made to the new BIOS version to fix problems?
-Se corrigió un problema por el cual se podía mostrar un carácter inesperado en el menú de inicio de PXE.
-Aumento del volumen del altavoz durante la POST (autoprueba de encendido).
What are the instructions to update the new BIOS version?
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link to accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Run the executable file by double-clicking on the icon.
3. Click the Setup button.
4. Follow the directions to create the FlashBIOS update diskette.
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6. Reboot the system.
7. When prompted, press "Y" to execute the FlashBIOS update.
8. Remove the diskette and reboot system

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