How do I update my Dell Inspiron 3531 BIOS?

Go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 and go to “Boot > Boot List Option”….Additional details

  1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
  2. Windows System will auto restart and update BIOS while system startup screen.
  3. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot to take effect.

How do I update the BIOS on my old Dell laptop?

Browse to https://www.dell.com/support/drivers.

  1. Identify your Dell computer.
  2. Select the Operating System that is installed on the computer.
  3. Under Category, select BIOS.
  4. Locate the latest System BIOS.
  5. Click Download and save the file to your computer.

How do I update BIOS on Dell laptop with USB?

  1. Plug the USB flash drive into the computer that you want to flash the BIOS to.
  2. Turn that computer on and enter the boot menu by tapping the F12 key at the Splash screen as the computer starts up.
  3. Under OTHER OPTIONS, select BIOS Flash Update.

How do I update BIOS on Dell Inspiron 11?

  1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB key.
  2. Power on the system, then Press F12 key and Select “USB Storage Device” and Boot to DOS prompt.
  3. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable is located.
  4. DOS System will auto restart and update BIOS while system startup screen.

How do I update my Dell BIOS without Windows?

Note: Some USB flash drives may must be inserted into the USB port before entering the F12 One Time Boot menu.

  1. Turn off the computer.
  2. Connect the USB flash drive to the computer.
  3. Turn on the computer and tap the F12 key several times, until you see the One Time Boot menu.
  4. Click “BIOS Update” (Figure 8).

Is Dell BIOS update necessary?

Dell updates are not necessary to the good running of your PC, so if you wish to stop those for 4 months, there should be no problem . . . Windows 10 would let you know if you needed a BIOS update and you could then go to the Dell support website to download the necessary BIOS update and install that manually . . .

Can I update my BIOS without an operating system?

You can upgrade your BIOS without having an operating system installed. You will, however, need access to another computer with an Internet connection. Upgrading your BIOS takes around ten minutes, including downloading the update itself. You can upgrade your BIOS by floppy disk, CD or flash drive.

How often should you update BIOS?

In general, you shouldn’t need to update your BIOS that often. Installing (or “flashing”) a new BIOS is more dangerous than updating a simple Windows program, and if something goes wrong during the process, you could end up bricking your computer.