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.
Alienware Aurora R11 System BIOS
Restart required 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 contains the Dell system BIOS update. BIOS is a firmware package that is embedded on a small memory chip on the system board. It controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, and other devices.
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Fixes & Enhancements
- Supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for Ukraine region.
Read MoreVersion
1.0.5, 1.0.5
Release date
31 Mar 2021
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: Alienware_Aurora_R11_1.0.5.exe
File Size: 8.63 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:
afcb7e284d9b32912386ad6adba6c6e9
SHA1:
ae9ff1bf6385c6341e5f2dd29371d59427d4994a
SHA-256:
ab9a3092a57cac76eaab177970134995582cc502b66d94563b419816636b60c2
File Format: BIOS Recovery Image File
File Name: BIOS_IMG.rcv
File Size: 15.38 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 Recovery image file. This file is used for the System BIOS Recovery process to recover a system from a corrupted BIOS.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
a244c5c9c522370499d865a6dd2fa8f0
SHA1:
501a91883caeffe28879db6db2792c31622d85ea
SHA-256:
b986359e5d53800b9299f6688cf86057f2eb2920ea92131b4cb66ead00b903a2
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Important Information
- If you are updating BIOS from version 1.0.0. to 1.0.3 or later and a dialog box saying Non-qualified XMP memory is detected, BIOS upgrade is not processing is displayed, you must do one of the following:
1. Shut down the system and change the memory module to the original Kingston memory shipped with your system.
2. Call Dell support.
- BIOS updates take no more than 5 minutes to be installed on your system. You can install the updates in the background while using the system.
1. Shut down the system and change the memory module to the original Kingston memory shipped with your system.
2. Call Dell support.
- BIOS updates take no more than 5 minutes to be installed on your system. You can install the updates in the background while using the system.
Applies to
Alienware Aurora R11
Installation instructions
Updating the BIOS from Windows
Note 1: Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption on a BitLocker-enabled system. If BitLocker is not enabled on your system, you can ignore this step. For information about how to disable BitLocker, see How to Enable or Disable BitLocker with TPM in Windows at support.dell.com.
Note 2: Do not turn off power or interrupt the BIOS update process during the update.
Note 3: Your system requires a restart after installing the BIOS. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.
Download and Installation
1. Click Download File.
2. Click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
3. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
4. Double-click the new file.
5. The system restarts automatically and updates the BIOS at the system startup screen. After the BIOS update is complete, system restarts again.
Note 1: Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption on a BitLocker-enabled system. If BitLocker is not enabled on your system, you can ignore this step. For information about how to disable BitLocker, see How to Enable or Disable BitLocker with TPM in Windows at support.dell.com.
Note 2: Do not turn off power or interrupt the BIOS update process during the update.
Note 3: Your system requires a restart after installing the BIOS. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.
Download and Installation
1. Click Download File.
2. Click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
3. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
4. Double-click the new file.
5. The system restarts automatically and updates the BIOS at the system startup screen. After the BIOS update is complete, system restarts again.
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