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 18 System BIOS

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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: AW18A02.exe
File Size: 10.79 MB
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:
cccc723150ddd299538c93759368bfac
SHA1:
f1d114bd46e4863f5680d2e344e94b31e665d33a
SHA-256:
758326aa803d1debb3dbbe4669aaa15b2ba84bbb438f0ba59b45fb7b0606e89f

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Fixes & Enhancements

[BIOS]
1. Update Intel GOP 5.0.1032.
2. Update Intel VBIOS 2175.
3. Modify load default behavior in Setup Menu.
4. Enhance secure boot function.
5. Enhance Panel information interface.
6. Update Microcode 306C3h Rev.09h.
7. Add New ROM part support.
8. Disable WLAN ASPM L0s.
9. Modify SATA configuration behavior for tool load default.
10. Add CMFC OEM Project Function.
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Version

A02, A02

Release date

23 Jul 2013

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
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.

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A1521 Nov 2019
A1415 Nov 2018
A1323 Feb 2018
A1009 Oct 2014
A0909 Jul 2014
A0820 Jun 2014
A0705 May 2014
X50, A0627 Mar 2014
A0513 Mar 2014
A0406 Feb 2014
A0327 Sep 2013
A0014 Jun 2013
Dell Alienware 18 System BIOS
[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

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