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 BIOS 6430U A02

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.
Latitude 6430U System BIOS
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes/Enhancements
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1. Enhance password functionality.
2. Enhance touchpad functionality.
3. Improve Intle Smart Connect Technologies functionality.
4. Enhance Dell Diagnostics functionality.
5. Enhance USB3.0 functionality.
6. Improve Dell Data Protection functionality.
7. Improve Intel vPro functionality.
8. Improve Intel Anti Theft functionality.

The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems:
1. Microsoft Windows 8
2. Microsoft Windows 7
3. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3
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Version

A02, A02

Release date

20 Nov 2012

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.
Available formats

File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: 6430UA02.exe
File Size: 8.22 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:
a6d79acd3796dae4256be54eb903aa3a
SHA1:
9d78c9ba4016420751a0723f896200c53885d676
SHA-256:
ec4fe74f4dabf42237547c747a62c6c3194a8c51d60f8ccdb87971d4832a5f32

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Dell Latitude 6430U
Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format


1. Download file to Desktop


2. Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios.


Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment


Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)


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Download file to Desktop


The file 6430UA02.exe is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.


1. Click Download now.The File Download window appears.


2. Click the Save button.The Save As window appears.


3. Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.


4. Click the Save button.A progress meter moves as the download is completed.


5. If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.


NOTE: Shut down all other applications prior to running the BIOS update utility. The update utility reboots your system in order to get the new BIOS loaded.


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Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment


1. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled 6430UA02.exe.The Dell BIOS Flash window appears


2. Click the Continue button.The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.


3. Click the OK button.The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed.


Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)
NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.


1. Copy the file 6430UA02.exe to a bootable USB key.


2. Boot from the USB key to the DOS prompt.


3. Run the file by typing Y:\6430UA02.exe (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).



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Note: Please make sure you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating BIOS on a BitLocker enabled system.
If you doesn't enable BitLocker on your system you can ignore it.

Reboot will be required

Need help with BIOS issues?

Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.

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