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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell Alienware M14R2 system BIOS
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 Alienware M14R2 system BIOSA10
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Fixes & Enhancements
1.Update 306A9 CPU Microcode to M12306A9_00000015.
2.Reduce post time.
3.Update Intel legacy RAID OpROM to 11.6.0.1702. (The corresponding driver version is 11.6.0.1030.)
4.Update Intel UEFI RAID driver to 11.6.0.1702. (The corresponding driver version is 11.6.0.1030.)
5.Fix Intel UEFI RAID driver 11.6.0.1702 can't display ODD name in Setup Menu when UEFI mode.
Read More2.Reduce post time.
3.Update Intel legacy RAID OpROM to 11.6.0.1702. (The corresponding driver version is 11.6.0.1030.)
4.Update Intel UEFI RAID driver to 11.6.0.1702. (The corresponding driver version is 11.6.0.1030.)
5.Fix Intel UEFI RAID driver 11.6.0.1702 can't display ODD name in Setup Menu when UEFI mode.
Version
A10, A10
Release date
02 Jan 2013
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
RecommendedDell 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.
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File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: M14R2A10WIN.exe
File Size: 4.46 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:
61894c56dcc0dd31719396d34d9e4c0a
SHA1:
855f4d7443e8c0abc8d45cf778afc9d5da86bc59
SHA-256:
4b418281440e2a48132ea142505e492bfc29a30e38035311bb1636820d7fd813
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Important Information
Please also update the corresponding SATA driver A02 (Intel version 11.6.0.1030).
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 7, 64-bit
Windows 8, 64-bit
Applies to
Alienware M14XR2
Installation instructions
M14R2A10WIN.exe
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