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.
Alienware M17XR4 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 Alienware M17XR4S for Windows and DOS Operating Systems.
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M17R4A11WIN.exe | 4.44 MBEnter the Service Tag of your device to check the compatibility of this download with your device.
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File Format:
Flash BIOS executable
File Name:
M17R4A11WIN.exe
File Size:
4.44 MB
Format Description
This file format consists of a BIOS-executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable USB flash drive, then boot the system to the USB flash drive and run the program.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
e11219f91b6b1f461e447f7148bdba15
SHA1:
ccbda8ee6392269c53db7ec238cffbaedaeff0ea
SHA-256:
88571a7aee0c93b75a1ab4969ab3d6c3a087db70b3ae5a4aab2051a9099927d5
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
-Fixed under setup menu MSATA and ODD show "not detected".
Enhancements
-Not Applicable.
Read More
-Fixed under setup menu MSATA and ODD show "not detected".
Enhancements
-Not Applicable.
Version
A11
Release date
21 Feb 2013
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
RecommendedDell 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.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 7, 64-bit
Windows 8, 64-bit
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Applies to
Alienware M17XR4
Installation instructions
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. After BIOS update finished, Windows System will auto reboot to take effect.
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment, if Legacy Boot mode Non-Windows users
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. 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 Non-Windows users
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. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot.
8. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 and go to Boot > Boot List Option
9. Change Legacy to UEFI Boot Option.
10. Go to Exit > Exit Save Changes and reboot system.
Reboot will be required
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. After BIOS update finished, Windows System will auto reboot to take effect.
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment, if Legacy Boot mode Non-Windows users
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. 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 Non-Windows users
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. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot.
8. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 and go to Boot > Boot List Option
9. Change Legacy to UEFI Boot Option.
10. Go to Exit > Exit Save Changes and reboot system.
Reboot will be required
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