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 18 System BIOS
Restart requiredAUTO 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 BIOS Update and is supported on Dell XPS 18 System BIOS models that are running the following Operating Systems: Windows and DOS.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes: 1) Fixed the USB keyboard/mouse do not work in the OS after switching them. Enhancements: 1) Upgrade ePSA to the latest version 4228.19.
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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.
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/EC update utility from Windows environment 1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file. 2. Press "Yes" to confirm the BIOS/EC version you want to update and start BIOS/EC Update process. 3. After BIOS/EC update finished, press "Yes" and then system will shut down, then power on the system to take effect. 4. If only update BIOS, after BIOS update finished, press Yes and then system will restart to take effect.
Run the BIOS/EC update utility from DOS environment, if Legacy Boot mode (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. After BIOS/EC update finished, press the power button to shut down, then power on the system to take effect. 5. If only update BIOS, after BIOS update finished, press "Yes" and then system will restart to take effect.
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment, if UEFI Boot mode with Load Legacy Option disabled (Non-Windows users) 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 Reset" and then reboot system. 5. Press F12, then Select "USB Storage Device" and Boot to DOS prompt. 6. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable is located. 7. After BIOS/EC update finished, press the power button to shut down, then power on the system to take effect. 8. If only update BIOS, after BIOS update finished, press "Yes" and then system will restart to take effect. 9. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 and go to "Boot > Boot Mode" to change Boot Mode from "Legacy" to "UEFI". 10. Go to "Boot > Secure Boot Control" to change Secure Boot from "Disabled" to "Enabled". 11. Go to "Exit > Save Changes and Reset" and then reboot system.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Note 3: Do not turn off power or interrupt BIOS update process during flashing BIOS.
Reboot will be required
Need help with BIOS issues?
Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.