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.
XPS 12 - XPS 9Q23 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.Executable files to flash BIOS & EC in Windows mode. Please do insert battery & adapter before you flash BIOS.
To view all drivers for your XPS 12 9Q23, go to Drivers and downloads.
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9Q23A05W.exe | 4.58 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:
9Q23A05W.exe
File Size:
4.58 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:
64953285ea93532a5bbb076c3910581d
SHA1:
fb9a16812c48ee575c3d4f813fe9268f480af198
SHA-256:
bfb776226778ca58c8d0a529e6426ad2524051e3c76bee7416a115d511bb6317
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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Version
A05, A05
Release date
17 Dec 2012
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.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 8, 64-bit
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Applies to
Dell XPS 9Q23
Installation instructions
Reboot will be required
Need help with BIOS issues?
Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.Drivers help and tutorials
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