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 M5010 System BIOS, A12

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Fixes & Enhancements

1. Improved BIOS password protection function.
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Version

A12, A12

Release date

24 Jul 2011

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: An application
File Name: M5010A12.EXE
File Size: 1.92 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Application
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
8df50d4f22a17af24ce4dece89ce4e66
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

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Custom Instructions for M5010A12.EXE:

Installation Instructions

The file M5010A12.EXE is using the Hard Drive format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environments.


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.


6. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled M5010A12.EXE.
The Dell Bios Flash window appears

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

8. Click the OK button.
The system will restart and the Bios Flash will be completed.

Need help with BIOS issues?

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

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