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.

XPS 12 - XPS 9Q23 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.
This package provides the BIOS update for Dell XPS 9Q23 running the following Operating Systems: Windows
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
--Update to the latest CPU microcode to address CVE-2017-5715 and associated Intel Reboot issue.
Enhancements
--None
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Version

A09, A09

Release date

27 Mar 2018

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Critical
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: 9Q23_A09W.exe
File Size: 10.8 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:
8f21cdf51b747134d6d7271fc2204ea9
SHA1:
16e27d6b7b468bd89d2efd540485061e6fcab5de
SHA-256:
5ed454c6e280871c04813a2ed3db388b31f91c963f7db78b178dc7dc2fd420ef

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1) Executable files to flash BIOS & EC in Windows mode.
2) Please do insert battery & adapter before you flash BIOS.
Dell XPS 9Q23
BIOS Update Executable for Windows

Download
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Windows System will auto restart and update BIOS while system startup screen.
3. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot to take effect.

Note: Please make sure you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating BIOS on a BitLocker enabled system. If you don't enable BitLocker on your system you can ignore it.

Need help with BIOS issues?

Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.

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