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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: E6220A11.exe
File size: 5.68 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: e98bb4c06925c0199f9624bb0d0a34b5
SHA1: 9afc0dbb425bdc3ad6b90a3d995511b39fd35380
SHA-256: 859c819f16a277ea914bdd2ab107de434cee3c451c08f2010ca5a472938d8e60
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
Note:
1. Please note that if the A01 or before A01 BIOS is currently installed on your system
you must first update to A02 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
1. Please note that if the A02 or A03 BIOS is currently installed on your system
you must first update to A04 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 E6220A11.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 E6220A11.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 E6220A11.exe to a bootable DOS USB key.
2. Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing Y:\E6220A11.exe (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).
Reboot will be required