Dell XPS L501X System BIOS, A07

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.

Driver Id : R301253

Importance : Recommended

Version : A07, A07 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 07 Apr 2011

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

0. A07=X50

1. OS flash : L501X_A07.exe

2. DOS flash L501xA07.exe

*Issue fix:
1. Fix Computrace status report error and update computrace OPROM.
2. Fix smmfgcfg -d load default issue. Optimus will show HD Audio device on first reboot after used smmfgcfg -d utility.

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*Feature update:
1. Update Computrace OPROM to Version:897.

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File Format: 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.

File Name: L501X_A07.exe

File size: 7.75 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: db59a23028b11a0113477001488a34ae

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Installation instructions

Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format

Download file to Desktop

Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios.

Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment

Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)

Download file to Desktop

The file L501X_A07.exe is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.

Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.

Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.

Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.

Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.

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.

Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment

Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled L501X_A07.exe.
The Dell BIOS Flash window appears

Click the Continue button.
The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.

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.

Copy the file L501X_A07.exe to a bootable floppy.

Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.

Run the file by typing Y:\L501X_A07.exe (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).

Dell XPS L501X System BIOS, A07

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