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 8700 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 XPS 8700 for Windows and DOS Operating Systems.
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.
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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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.
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 if Legacy Boot Mode(Non-Windows users) NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files. 1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB key. 2. Power on the system, then Press F12 key and Select USB Storage Drive and Boot to DOS prompt. 3. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable is located. 4. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot to take effect.
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment if UEFI Boot Mode (Non-Windows users) NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files. 1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB key. 2. Power on the system, then go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 and go to Boot > Boot Mode option. 3. Change UEFI to Legacy Boot Mode. 4. Go to Exit > Save Changes and restart system. 5. Press F12, then Select USB Storage Drive and Boot to DOS prompt. 6. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable is located. 7. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot to take effect. 7. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 key. 8. Change the Legacy to UEFI from F2 > Boot > Boot Mode. 9. Go to Exit > Save Changes and restart system to go back original UEFI Boot Mode.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: 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.
Need help with BIOS issues?
Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.