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 XPS L521X System BIOS - A13
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.Dell XPS L521X System BIOS - A13
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L521XA13W.exe | 4.62 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:
L521XA13W.exe
File Size:
4.62 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:
e1560df2ce4d3ec1abc18e7e30f13f42
SHA1:
de6f98a6574818cd05f545419149933a1c90dc59
SHA-256:
0efc75d230e1a6a572570285928843a3554e5a7fcce8cf245b93311ac5dc7f98
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Version
A13, A13
Release date
04 Jan 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.
Supported Operating Systems
BIOS
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Applies to
Dell XPS L521X
Installation instructions
1. Download bios file to desktop.
2. Check you've plug AC into your system.
3. Double-click the bios file on the desktop labeled L521XA13W.exe.
4. Click "Yes" to allow the following program.
5. It will extracting and reboot system to flash bios.
* please do not remove the AC power during bios flash.
6. System will restart after bios flash complete.
Reboot will be required
2. Check you've plug AC into your system.
3. Double-click the bios file on the desktop labeled L521XA13W.exe.
4. Click "Yes" to allow the following program.
5. It will extracting and reboot system to flash bios.
* please do not remove the AC power during bios flash.
6. System will restart after bios flash complete.
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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