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 5547 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 BIOS update for Dell Inspiron 5547 running the following Operating Systems: Windows and DOS.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Not Applicable
Enhancements:
- Support Win10
Read More- Not Applicable
Enhancements:
- Support Win10
Version
A08, A08
Release date
30 Jul 2015
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.
Available formats
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: Inspiron_5547_A08.exe
File Size: 12.1 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:
ea6d86854e67d58b7c5d55bae3b567c6
SHA1:
e3b5b7a706cf3a1025bc4a4f67701986a0fce0d7
SHA-256:
d12cddb30532d90904fce67f76ba7fb9af594c3c83028fa653233dc4e92f7170
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Supported Operating Systems
BIOS
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Applies to
Dell Inspiron 5442/5447/5542/5547
Installation instructions
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.
Reboot will be required
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.
Reboot will be required
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