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 N5050 System BIOS
AUTO 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 package provides the Dell System BIOS Update and is supported on Dell Inspiron N5050 for Windows and DOS Operating Systems.
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:
e6260e562bc40fbb4a29783ebe27603d
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes - Not Applicable Enhancements - Enhanced support for new CPUs
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.
Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format 1. Download file to Desktop. 2. Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios. - Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment. - Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users). Download file to Desktop The file N5050A03.EXE is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment. 1. Click Download File.The File Download window appears. 2. Click the Save button. The Save As window appears. 3. Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in. 4. Click the Save button. A progress meter moves as the download is completed. 5. If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion. NOTE: Shut down all other applications prior to running the BIOS update utility. The update utility reboots your system in order to get the new BIOS loaded. Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment 1. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled N5050A03.EXE. The Dell BIOS Flash window appears. 2. Click the Continue button. The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot appears. 3. Click the OK button. The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed. Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users) NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS diskette. This executable file does not create the DOS system files. 1. Copy the file N5050A03.EXE to a bootable floppy. 2. Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt. 3. Run the file by typing Y:\N5050A03.EXE (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).o provide a bootable DOS diskette. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
Copy the file N5050A03.EXE to a bootable floppy.
Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.
Run the file by typing Y:\N5050A03.EXE (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).
Need help with BIOS issues?
Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.