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 9Q33 System BIOS

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This package provides the Dell System BIOS update and is supported on Dell 9Q33 for Windows Operating Systems.
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9Q33_A05_x64.exe | 12.29 MB
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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: 9Q33_A05_x64.exe
File Size: 12.29 MB
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:
0cb8070b1dffb0341d926d2d71ce3a38
SHA1:
6416fc8421cd3643e9d473bd9fe261929ff98995
SHA-256:
d7f9aeac5a2a710f0448b6fe5d405c47f1339d8a24aae9781a53c633a90c1610

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
-Fixed Batman2 didn't become gray when admin password set.

Enhancements
-Improved system BIOS stability.
-Add support new CPU I5-4210U and I7-4510U.
-Updated RC1.7.1.
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Version

A05, A05

Release date

08 Apr 2014

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

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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.

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A1014 Jan 2019
A0923 Feb 2018
A0807 Apr 2015
A0722 Jan 2015
A0625 Apr 2014
A0423 Jan 2014
A0315 Oct 2013
A0201 Aug 2013
A0110 Jul 2013
Dell XPS 9Q33/34
BIOS Update Executable for Windows

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

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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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