Bios upgrade

[ecufix]

Hi I have a Dell optiplex GX280 that I want to upgrade the bios on . I have the software but the instruction says I must make a ms dos start up disk , my question , is there a way to make a ms dos start CD instead , please help , thanks , regards

[lagerland]

Why do you need to upgrade it m8???

Coz if it goes wrong your without a pc.................

[ecufix]

Having problems such as it wont load usb modem and other usb based diag software , the chap I bought it from suggested that because it comes from a big bank it might have been tailor made to their specifications ??

[lagerland]

What operating system m8.........

[ecufix]

I loaded Xp Pro

[lagerland]

You shouldnt have any problems with xp m8,is it a fresh install ...............

[ecufix]

Fresh , reformatted the hard drive installed from original cd , the current version of my bios is a few versions older than the one I have just downloaded from dell

[lagerland]

Ok dont know what to suggest realy,never had to make a dos disc to update bios. You select the file restart and it does it,could be you ports have you installed all the drivers....................

[ecufix]

Me thinks I shall rather not take a chance and mess this up and will rather spend a few quid and get get the local pc repair guy to have a look , thanks for your time mate , regards

[fail2ban]

The point with disc is when using old bios upgrade system from dos, the program creates backup of bios prior flashing new one. You can create usb bootable flash drive with all files and then boot from it and use it instead of floppy disc.

I think you can download dell utility for flashing directly from windows on their site, send me service tag and I can check if you want it to.

[lagerland]

Ok you dont need a dos disc m8 thats only for the 240 and b4 .The bios file you have is executable file exe so you just go through the motions and then a restart when done thats it......................

[ecufix]

This is what I found

File Format:Non-PackagedDownload File
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File Name:GX280A08.EXE
Description:This file format consists of a BIOS executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable diskette. With the diskette in the floppy drive, reboot the system and run the program.Download Type:HTTPFile Size:548KB

[lagerland]

As i said you only need the DOS-bootable diskette for the 240 and b4 yours is the 280 ...............

[fail2ban]

Are you searching for bios with service tag or by model?

[ecufix]

As i said you only need the DOS-bootable diskette for the 240 and b4 yours is the 280 ...............

When I run the .exe file under windows an open with window pops up .