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.

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.
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Version

A06, A06

Release date

31 Jul 2012

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
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: Alienware X51-A06.exe
File Size: 10.3 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:
ff7fc2c148b7cf3aa4345262a5603bd6
SHA1:
3f239993034ee9ae771411342749367edb387a30
SHA-256:
451c817a81090c7ac5cd36fb24827065a6012c5965785ec468566693a736dd91

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Alienware X51
1. Click the Alienware X51-A06.exe in OS mode
2. Enter YES to update your BIOS
3. After flash OK, and it can reboot automatically.
4. If factory need to flash it in the Win PE mode.
5. Please use the AFU_3.01 S24 and command /p /b /n /reboot

Reboot will be required

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