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.

XPS8500,VOSTRO470 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.
XPS 8500,VOSTRO 470 A10 BIOS for Windows 8
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Version

A10, A10

Release date

02 Mar 2013

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: A10.EXE
File Size: 7.53 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:
ccda865093102dce2ddf3c87fa17f128
SHA1:
e0e95ee4cbd7bf19984b5cca1da55b5d18221621
SHA-256:
5ceb397bc0df79f53eb5aee74ed9915f8fc84f6f4613aee6e2c3e11402e6ca47

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Dell XPS 8500 / Vostro 470
1. Boot into Windows.
2. Copy A10.EXE onto your desktop.
3. Execute A10.EXE by double click it.
4. Click Update when BIOS Update Program dialogbox pop up.
5. Make sure you don't interrupt the update process.

Reboot will be required

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