Dell Alienware 15R2/17R3 System BIOS

Restart required

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 : R5YXM

Importance : Recommended

Version : 1.2.2 (A03), 1.2.2 (A03) Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 17 Nov 2015

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

Dell Alienware 15R2/17R3 System BIOS

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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: Alienware_15R2_17R3_1.2.2.EXE

File size: 8.94 MB

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

MD5: 9839818a14bdf3796281c88fd76e962a

SHA1: 41b1c4a1224f3ee901fff4a69e632353dfb2cd3d

SHA-256: 0d542f60c110a733b67acc67ac616cbb53ebba62dd5e0267311d565c07284821

Download .EXE

Fixes & Enhancements

[System BIOS]
Update Intel ME FW 11.0.0.1180.
Update Intel VBIOS 1028, GOP 1035 and AMD vBIOS version.
Update ePSA 4300.15 (4300A10).
Modify NGFF device NVMe-PCIE control function and RAID 0/1 enabling.
Modify Graphics Amplifier control function.
Added Intel SGX function.
[Embedded Controller]
Modify Intel Type-C USB3.1 function.
Modify Graphics Amplifier control setting.
Modify power adapter smart charger parameter.

Installation instructions

[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.

[Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment if Legacy Boot Mode(Non-Windows users)]
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB key.
2. Power on the system, then Press F12 key and Select "USB Storage Device" and Boot to DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable is located.
4. DOS System will auto restart and update BIOS while system startup screen.
5. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot to take effect.

[Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment if UEFI Boot Mode (Non-Windows users,Load Legacy Option ROM Disabled)]
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB key.
2. Power on the system, then go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 and go to "Boot > Boot List Option"
3. Change "UEFI" to "Legacy" of Boot List Option
4. Go to "Exit > Exit Save Changes" and reboot system.
5. Press F12, then Select "USB Storage Device" and Boot to DOS prompt.
6. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable is located.
7. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot.
8. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing pressing F2 and go to "Boot > Boot List Option"
9. Change "Legacy" to "UEFI" Boot Option.
10. Load Legacy Option ROM->Enabled
11. Go to "Exit" > Exit Save Changes and reboot system

Reboot will be required

Dell Alienware 15R2/17R3 System BIOS

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Fixes & Enhancements

Compatible Systems

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