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 XPS 15 9550 1.7.0 System 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 15 9550 1.7.0 BIOS
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Fixes & Enhancements

Enhancements:
1. Improved the stability for the file transferring within pre-OS USB LAN connection
2. Improved keyboard typing experience with high typing speed.
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Version

1.7.0, 1.7.0

Release date

04 May 2018

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: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: XPS_9550_1.7.0.exe
File Size: 9.67 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:
25366dafb1b53e45f239509baf44551a
SHA1:
29e6d90b11534c0541232818b411042af624581d
SHA-256:
7a6999daed1d55a13b7cc437990b44b347034046d37c6d17b80854b1177eceb6

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XPS 15 9550 System BIOS
Download file to Desktop
The file XPS_9550_X.Y.Z.exe is using the Universal (Windows/DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.
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.
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Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
1. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled XPS_9550_X.Y.Z.exe the Dell BIOS Flash window appears.
2. Click the Continue button. The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot appears.
3. Click the OK button. The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed.

Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)
NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS diskette. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Copy the file XPS_9550_X.Y.Z.exe to a bootable USB key.
2. Boot from the USB key to the DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing A:\ XPS_9550_X.Y.Z.exe (where A is the drive letter where the executable is located).
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