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 Alienware 17 System BIOS
Restart requiredAUTO INSTALLEDThis file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
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.
Sign in to Windows as an admin to use automatic scan. If your're already signed in as an admin and seeing this message, please reboot.Your system is managed by your IT admin and features might be limited.
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Fixes & Enhancements
[BIOS] Modify: 1. Support Intel PCH C2 chipset. 2. Update ePSA 4228A12(4228.19). 3. Modify SMBIOS Type 1 information. 4. Update Microcode 306C3h Rev.12h. 5. Enhance WOL function under Sleep status. 6. Modify hardware reserved memory. 7. Enhance graphic performance for Nvidia Optimus.
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.
[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(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. 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 (Non-Windows users,Load Legacy Option ROM 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. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot. 8. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing pressing F2 and go to "Boot > Boot List Option" 9. Change "Legacy" to "UEFI" Boot Option. 10. Load Legacy Option ROM->Enabled 11. Go to "Exit" > Exit Save Changes and reboot system
Reboot will be required
Need help with BIOS issues?
Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.