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BIOS 1.4.12 for XPS 9350
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is it safe to upgrade to BIOS 1.4.12 (from December 20,2016) on an XPS 13 DE (9350) ?
Has anyone already tested ?
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Hi
is it safe to upgrade to BIOS 1.4.12 (from December 20,2016) on an XPS 13 DE (9350) ?
Has anyone already tested ?
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pwhittington
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January 4th, 2017 11:00
I have installed it, and have encountered no problems. I'm running Linux Mint 18.1 Cinnamon on my XPS 13 9350.
GroLinux
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January 4th, 2017 16:00
Everything went great with me! Always follow the instructions carefully like any BIOS upgrade and you should be good too.
David Dufresne
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January 4th, 2017 18:00
Where can I find the instructions ?
Thx !
Vindolin
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January 5th, 2017 01:00
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_9360_XXX.exe to a bootable USB key.
2. Boot from the USB key to the DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing Y:\ XPS_9360_XXX.exe (where Y is the drive letter
where the executable is located).
Vindolin
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January 5th, 2017 01:00
Or XPS_9350_XXX.exe in your case.
How do I edit a post?!
There's a little arrow pointing down next to the title but that does nothing :/
bobxps13
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January 5th, 2017 03:00
btw there is no need to boot via usb stick for the bios update.
simply copy the exe file to your /boot/efi folder on your internal hd.
the reboot and press f12. you should find an option for flashing bios there.
then select your exe file and bios will be flashed.
Vindolin
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January 5th, 2017 05:00
Neat, is this documented somewhere?
bobxps13
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January 5th, 2017 05:00
you will not find it in the support section where you can get the bios from.
cant remember where i got the info from. but i did every bios update this way since
i was too lazy to prepare a usb stick :)
Anonymous
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January 5th, 2017 10:00
thanks ! I just did the upgrade using the /boot/efi way (which was how I did also the previous upgrades)
and it went smoothly.
David Dufresne
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January 5th, 2017 12:00
What are the main changes with this version and the previous ? Do you know ?
GroLinux
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January 5th, 2017 13:00
Fixes & Enhancements
1. Support Apple USB Type-C Monitor.
2. Update PXE boot support for DA200.
3. Update LED status during BIOS recovery.
Enhancements-
NONE