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.
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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.Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).
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Fixes & Enhancements
1. Add two sets boot orders function, Legacy and UEFI has different boot order.
2. Add UEFI PXE function.
3. Fix SMBIOS Type17 show 1333MHz when use Sandy Bridge CPU and 1600MHz Memory.
4. Fix Show no boot device when remove USB KB in RAID mode and uefi OS.
5. Add 50ms delay to wait PCIE16x ready to fix change CPU from SNB to IVB when use add on graphics no display.
Read More2. Add UEFI PXE function.
3. Fix SMBIOS Type17 show 1333MHz when use Sandy Bridge CPU and 1600MHz Memory.
4. Fix Show no boot device when remove USB KB in RAID mode and uefi OS.
5. Add 50ms delay to wait PCIE16x ready to fix change CPU from SNB to IVB when use add on graphics no display.
Version
A06, A06
Release date
15 Jun 2012
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
OptionalDell 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.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: A06_QS.EXE
File Size: 7.55 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. 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.
MD5:
292f24d4565b2db426e6b44ef39d7dec
SHA1:
0367ba2e7973a8a98b6e864b8ccbb5488c99c01f
SHA-256:
Not available
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Important Information
You may run A06_QS.EXE flash BIOS to A06 BIOS.
Supported Operating Systems
BIOS
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Applies to
Dell XPS 8500 / Vostro 470
Installation instructions
You may run A06_QS.EXE flash BIOS to A06 BIOS.
Reboot will be required
Reboot will be required
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