Yes, the update was pulled since it was indeed causing issues. We're actively working on getting it straightened up as the same time we work on a new BIOS update. It takes time, but it should soon be removed completely. In the meantime, please do not run this BIOS versions.
For the users that already executed the update, engineering is working on a new BIOS update that will fix the issues.
What are the issues caused by 1.0.12? I had already upgraded my R6 to this version of the BIOS and am now seeing it should have been avoided. I upgraded partly because it was marked Urgent, partly to protect against Meltdown, and partly in hopes it would help resolve issues I was already experiencing with my second monitor periodically blinking off and back on (it didn't help).
Some systems got bricked, others suffer from spontanous reboots and lockups. I would not attempt to downgrade the BIOS as that could, may, cause additional other issues. If your not suffering from anything then consider yourself one of the lucky ones. This was an issue caused from Intel's microcode and Dell was not the only OEM affected.
Awesome... 30 days left on the warranty. With my luck, I'm sure it'll stop working in 31 days. And no, I have no intention of extending their warranty.
Right, v1.0.11 is currently the latest. I'm still running v1.0.5 on my Aurora-R6 and it's rock solid.
You can download and install BIOS updates manually (like I do). It should reboot and install from UEFI partition. You can also install directly from UEFI BIOS partition. UEFI-capable systems are pretty hard to brick if you are careful.
Whatever drives SupportAssist and Dell/Alienware-Update task-tray app is broken so I don't use it or depend on it. Just do it manually once-a-year or so. Don't update if system is mature and you are not having problems.
It's a little rocky now-days with Intel, Microsoft, Dell, HP, etc. trying to figure out best solution to Meltdown-Spectre. Some BIOS updates are being pulled-back already (thank Intel for that).
Eimy_B
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January 25th, 2018 09:00
Hi @GamerdudeForever,
Yes, the update was pulled since it was indeed causing issues. We're actively working on getting it straightened up as the same time we work on a new BIOS update. It takes time, but it should soon be removed completely. In the meantime, please do not run this BIOS versions.
For the users that already executed the update, engineering is working on a new BIOS update that will fix the issues.
vyper1212
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January 31st, 2018 08:00
What are the issues caused by 1.0.12? I had already upgraded my R6 to this version of the BIOS and am now seeing it should have been avoided. I upgraded partly because it was marked Urgent, partly to protect against Meltdown, and partly in hopes it would help resolve issues I was already experiencing with my second monitor periodically blinking off and back on (it didn't help).
Medusa1306
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January 31st, 2018 08:00
HI,
on R7 is it the same Status. 1.0.5 pulled down. 1.0.2 still available to download.
Is it maybe because Meltdown and spectre Problem or other problem?
And if is it so, is it advisable to downgrade the bios, when possible.
GamerdudeForever
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January 31st, 2018 09:00
Some systems got bricked, others suffer from spontanous reboots and lockups. I would not attempt to downgrade the BIOS as that could, may, cause additional other issues. If your not suffering from anything then consider yourself one of the lucky ones. This was an issue caused from Intel's microcode and Dell was not the only OEM affected.
vyper1212
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January 31st, 2018 12:00
Awesome... 30 days left on the warranty. With my luck, I'm sure it'll stop working in 31 days. And no, I have no intention of extending their warranty.
Tesla1856
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January 31st, 2018 14:00
Files are here:
http://downloads.dell.com/published/pages/alienware-aurora-r6-desktop.html
Right, v1.0.11 is currently the latest. I'm still running v1.0.5 on my Aurora-R6 and it's rock solid.
You can download and install BIOS updates manually (like I do). It should reboot and install from UEFI partition. You can also install directly from UEFI BIOS partition. UEFI-capable systems are pretty hard to brick if you are careful.
Whatever drives SupportAssist and Dell/Alienware-Update task-tray app is broken so I don't use it or depend on it. Just do it manually once-a-year or so. Don't update if system is mature and you are not having problems.
It's a little rocky now-days with Intel, Microsoft, Dell, HP, etc. trying to figure out best solution to Meltdown-Spectre. Some BIOS updates are being pulled-back already (thank Intel for that).