Do not turn off your computer or disconnect from the power source while updating the BIOS as this could harm your computer. During the update, your computer will restart and you may briefly see a black screen.

Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

Dell Inspiron 7437 System BIOS

Restart required AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This package provides the Dell System BIOS update and is supported on Dell Inspiron 7437 System BIOS models that are running the following Operating System: Windows and DOS.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- Not Applicable.

Enhancements
- Enabled Intel Smart Connect Technology support for traditional HDD and SSHD when system in AC mode.
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Version

A04, A04

Release date

06 Feb 2014

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

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Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: 7437A04.exe
File Size: 10.23 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of a BIOS executable file. The Universal (Windows/MS DOS) format can be used to install from any Windows or MS DOS environment.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
ca6b7d3cd6961d0d60f1cb06f42d846b
SHA1:
dedf95c94dc936de31ee51707fde6b8bb02be41b
SHA-256:
afa9574f19e5b5d8677b6cf3f91df860b2fdb07b7a5e58676ff202d5857fe429

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The Intel Smart Connect Technology (iSCT) will be enabled by BIOS A04 and above versions.
You must download and install the iSCT from Dell support website to prevent a yellow bang (unknown device) on Windows Device Manager.
The iSCT feature supports ability per disk drive configurations as the following:
1. If system with traditional or Hybrid HDD configuration, the iSCT is only effective on system AC mode.
2. If system with SSD configuration, the iSCT is effective on both system AC and DC mode.
Dell Inspiron 7437
BIOS Update Executable for Windows/DOS
Download
1. Click Download File to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears,click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
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.


Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment,if Legacy Boot mode
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.
5.After BIOS update finished,system will auto reboot to take effect.

Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment,if UEFI Boot mode with Load Legacy Option disabled
1.Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB key.
2.Power on the system, then go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 and go to Boot_Boot List Option.
3.Change UEFI to Legacy of Boot List Option.
4.Go to Exit_Exit Save Changes and reboot system.
5.Press F12,then Select USB Storage Device and Boot to DOS prompt.
6.Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable is located.
7.DOS System will auto restart and update BIOS while system startup screen.
8.After BIOS update finished,system will auto reboot.
9.Go to BIOS Setup by pressing pressing F2 and go to Boot_Boot List Option.
10.Change Legacy to UEFI Boot Option.
11.Go to Exit_Exit Save Changes and reboot system
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Note 1:You will need to provide a bootable DOS USB key.This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
Note 2:Please make sure you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating BIOS on a BitLocker enabled system.
If you don't enable BitLocker on your system you can ignore it.

Reboot will be required

Need help with BIOS issues?

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