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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

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Latitude E6520 A08 System BIOS
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes/Enhancements
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1. Fixed issue where Intel Turbo boost non-functional.
2. Fixed issue where TDM PBA SSO doesn't work when both FP and TDM PBA SSO are set for single user
3. Addressed some keyboard with USB Hub not accessible during POST.
4. Updated to the 1.4.0 version of Intel PPM Reference Code.
5. Updated to the MOB_P_13 version of the Intel microcode patch.
6. Intel Trusted Execution Technology updates
7. Updated to the 1.05 version of Dell GPE.
8. Added new key for Signed Firmware Updates.

Note:
1. Please note that if the A04 or before A04 BIOS is currently installed on your system,
you must first update to A05 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
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Version

A08, A08

Release date

05 Dec 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.
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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: E6520A08.exe
File Size: 5.78 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. The Universal (Windows/MS DOS) format can be used to install from any Windows or MS DOS environment.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
fc0ecc375b675a5f30dceb24995b1216
SHA1:
42cb5f6479b9089b3767f38d197859003359d20f
SHA-256:
6ac45a3a26ca83809ed5f30d8edd5f88330ae2064c89942737fe176307e2fd9b

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Note:
1. Please note that if the A04 or before A04 BIOS is currently installed on your system
you must first update to A05 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
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