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 X51 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.Alienware X51 System BIOS
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Alienware X51-A12.exe | 9.97 MBEnter the Service Tag of your device to check the compatibility of this download with your device.
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
File Format:
Flash BIOS executable
File Name:
Alienware X51-A12.exe
File Size:
9.97 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:
5589a3213c3dbbffb1244c86114b8606
SHA1:
23de49924fb9065e164289bdef7646e62082c863
SHA-256:
d0ab9db8483928a8ac414747dff62010d92de5e78f0b60e780aba6a87ab26f48
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Fixes & Enhancements
1. Update VBIOS in Sandy Bridge (2.0.1024 ) and Ivy Bridge(3.0.1023)
2. Upodate ME 8.1.20.1336
3. Add PCIE GEN3 setup item
4. Fix 5 beeps for Windows 8
Read More
2. Upodate ME 8.1.20.1336
3. Add PCIE GEN3 setup item
4. Fix 5 beeps for Windows 8
Version
A12
Release date
08 Mar 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.
Important Information
1. Click Alienware X510-A12.exe in OS mode
2. Enter yes to update your BIOS
3, After flash OK, please remember to restart your system
2. Enter yes to update your BIOS
3, After flash OK, please remember to restart your system
Supported Operating Systems
BIOS
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Applies to
Alienware X51
Installation instructions
1. Click Alienware X510-A12.exe in OS mode
2. Enter yes to update your BIOS
3, After flash OK, please remember to restart your system
Reboot will be required
2. Enter yes to update your BIOS
3, After flash OK, please remember to restart your system
Reboot will be required
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Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.Drivers help and tutorials
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