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 Precision M4500 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 BIOS update for Dell Precision M4500 and is supported on Dell Precision M4500 model running the following Operating Systems: Windows and DOS.
To view all drivers for your Precision M4500, go to Drivers and downloads.
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File Format:
CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name:
M4500A15.exe
File Size:
5.27 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:
2f366bf6e5ec53664e486a3f24bc80f0
SHA1:
4d091a69ac620c142623a97030f2378fcf970a52
SHA-256:
8c5295a3d778b0378fb2e00b323d4c358d2c60c34ba2415f8e77940abe325a6c
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Version
A15, A15
Release date
02 Jan 2014
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. Please note that if the A01 BIOS is currently installed on your system you must
first apply the P02 patch (M4500P02.EXE) before upgrading to this BIOS.
P02 BIOS link: http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/04/DriverDetails?driverId=R271142
2. Please note that if the A07 or before A07 BIOS is currently installed on your system
you must first update to A08 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
A08 BIOS link: http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/04/DriverDetails?driverId=J2M4W
3. Please note that if the A09 or before A09 BIOS is currently installed on your system
you must first update to A10 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
A10 BIOS link: http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/04/DriverDetails?driverId=R3GXK
first apply the P02 patch (M4500P02.EXE) before upgrading to this BIOS.
P02 BIOS link: http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/04/DriverDetails?driverId=R271142
2. Please note that if the A07 or before A07 BIOS is currently installed on your system
you must first update to A08 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
A08 BIOS link: http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/04/DriverDetails?driverId=J2M4W
3. Please note that if the A09 or before A09 BIOS is currently installed on your system
you must first update to A10 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
A10 BIOS link: http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/04/DriverDetails?driverId=R3GXK
Supported Operating Systems
BIOS
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Applies to
Dell Precision M4500
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. 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 (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.
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Note 1: You will need to provide a bootable DOS USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
Note 2: Please make sure you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating BIOS on a BitLocker enabled system.
If you don't enable BitLocker on your system you can ignore it.
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. 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 (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.
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Note 1: You will need to provide a bootable DOS USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
Note 2: Please make sure you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating BIOS on a BitLocker enabled system.
If you don't enable BitLocker on your system you can ignore it.
Reboot will be required
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