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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: M6600A13.exe
File size: 5.69 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: 0cfa6e80cd9cdae5190bc258eddd24eb
SHA1: f9ae49e2ef91e2e9643cf7336722e6367a9b26d5
SHA-256: f2442f147062f6452f70b96015c1feb2f086de7b05e265b25aebd79dba60daa3
Fixes & Enhancements
1. Updated to the 4220.11 version of ePSA diagnostics.
2. Updated to the 7.1.70.1198 version of the Intel MEFW
3. Addressed long delay before Pre-Windows Login with Full Disk Encryption (FDE) Hard Drives in AHCI mode
4. Addressed IDE-R issue in ATA and AHCI mode.
Important Information
Please note that if "Signed Firmware Update" is enabled,
1.if the A03 or after A03 BIOS and before A07 is currently installed on your system
you must first update to A07 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
2. Please note that if the A02 or before A02 BIOS is currently installed on your system,
you must first update to A03 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
Supported Operating Systems
Installation instructions
Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format
1. Download file to Desktop
2. 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)
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Download file to Desktop
The file M6600A13.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 M6600A13.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 DOS USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Copy the file M6600A13.exe to a bootable DOS USB key.
2. Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing Y:\M6600A13.exe (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).
Applies to
PRECISION M6600 SYSTEM BIOS