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 Inspiron 20 Model 3043 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 Dell System BIOS update and is supported on Dell Inspiron 20 Model 3043 for Windows Operating Systems.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- Not Applicable

Enhancements
- Enhance the audio source control for PC and HDMI mode switch.
- Enhance the touch panel function under EPSA.
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Version

A03, A03

Release date

09 Jun 2014

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
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.
Available formats
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: Inspiron_20_Model_3043_A03.exe
File Size: 4.15 MB
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. 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:
a8fe4f53d99983cf33d09be12dc0a3fa
SHA1:
e61ba624745ebe0aa96b4a588b119294624a4914
SHA-256:
4ee515ac87b563db3a21921b23a03e27c2cae827372e654126163be71b2210ec

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DELL Inspiron 20 Model 3043
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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. Windows System will auto restart and update BIOS/EC while system startup screen.
4. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot to take effect.

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Note 1: 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 2: 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.

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