How To Back-up BIOS-Dell Inspiron 530s?

[Scott_1A]

I need to update the BIOS on my Dell Inspiron 530s and want to back-up the old BIOS to a DVD to have in case of problems. I am told this can be done but I have been unsuccessful so far in finding out how. Can anyone provide me with or point me to procedures to both back-up the BIOS to DVD and restore it in case of failure? I only have DVDs on hand right now so I need to be able to do it to DVD and not a CD (at least for the moment). Thanks in advance for any help.

[paul9]

BIOS Updates downloads, BIOS Mods, Computer Identification, Forum is where I usually tell people to look for specialised BIOS help like this.
Have a look around their forum. This question has probably been asked and answered a few times over there.

[Chuckiechan]

It depends on the BIOS update method. If whatever you use can be directed to a DVD, then you should have no problems if you just save the copy on the DVD.

I would investigate your update system first. You may even want to consider storing it on the DVD, then transferring it to a flash drive when you reinstall it since I think every BIOS update scheme recognizes the flash drive.

It's all about "pointing" the update to the proper place.

Hope this helps.

[Steve R Jones]

Are you experiencing any of the issue that the BIOS will fix? If not - don't bother.

My office has two of the Dell Inspiron 530s, and using Dell's Windows Based Bios update is a piece of cake.... As long as the power doesn't go out, you'll be ok..

[paul9]

The O.P. did get the BIOS flashed okay and it fixed the issue of his Dell not working with his new video card. However, I don't know if he backed up his original BIOS or not.