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 x15/x17 R1 System BIOS
Restart required AUTO 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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Alienware_x15_x17_R1_1.3.0.exe | 9.68 MBEnter the Service Tag of your device to check the compatibility of this download with your device.
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File Format:
CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name:
Alienware_x15_x17_R1_1.3.0.exe
File Size:
9.68 MB
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:
cbf6da5eb63331638948cb19aeba3ecb
SHA1:
20f748cb29d1500b719775a7637c387f9b831f0f
SHA-256:
c8d2835987b8123beeb70bc644318a9fbea449752b8dabc0235ec5ad02a663ee
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Fixes & Enhancements
- Added Enable Hybrid Graphics/Advanced Optimus (when available) option in BIOS Setup Menu on systems with non-DDS UHD LCD panels.
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Version
1.3.0, 1.3.0
Release date
22 Sept 2021
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
CriticalDell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats
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File Format:
BIOS Recovery Image File
File Name:
BIOS_IMG.rcv
File Size:
23.06 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:
6ad599094d8641c856a0e11fa4722aaa
SHA1:
5d6c1a0794fd835a1d48e37cde461bf7c069bf1f
SHA-256:
0e189045d14f64755a4014694083982113949857f0d0969d9f2a3ab160c92178
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
- Once the BIOS is upgraded, you cannot downgrade the BIOS EXE/Recovery (RCV) to versions earlier than 1.1.2 due to restrictions. BIOS downgrades are restricted when there are security updates and important fixes with earlier versions that impact the functionality of the system.
- It is necessary to ensure that the NVIDIA Graphics driver version installed on your system is 30.0.14.7175 or later.
- 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.
- It is necessary to ensure that the NVIDIA Graphics driver version installed on your system is 30.0.14.7175 or later.
- 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.
Other Available Versions
1.24.027 Aug 2024
1.23.004 Jul 2024
1.22.011 Jun 2024
1.21.010 Jan 2024
1.20.008 Dec 2023
1.19.008 Aug 2023
1.18.007 Apr 2023
1.17.010 Mar 2023
1.16.011 Jan 2023
1.15.013 Dec 2022
1.14.022 Oct 2022
1.11.008 Aug 2022
1.10.213 Jun 2022
1.9.020 Apr 2022
1.8.015 Mar 2022
1.7.021 Feb 2022
1.6.008 Feb 2022
1.5.007 Dec 2021
1.4.015 Nov 2021
1.2.111 Aug 2021
1.1.201 Jul 2021
Supported Operating Systems
BIOS
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Applies to
Alienware x15 R1
Alienware x17 R1
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.
Updating the BIOS from DOS with UEFI boot mode enabled (Non-Windows users, Load Legacy Option Disabled)
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 the 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.
Installation
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB drive.
2. Power on the system and then go to BIOS Setup by pressing the F2 key.
3. Go to General > Boot Sequence > Boot > Boot List Option.
4. Change UEFI to Legacy of Boot List Option.
5. Go to Exit > Save Changes and reboot system.
6. Press F12 and then select USB Storage Device and boot to the DOS prompt.
7. Run the file by typing the file name.
8. The system restarts automatically and updates the BIOS at the system startup screen. After the BIOS update is complete, the system restarts again.
9. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing the F2 key and go to General > Boot Sequence > Boot > Boot List Option.
10. Change Legacy to UEFI Boot Option.
11. Go to Exit > Save Changes and reboot the system.
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.
Updating the BIOS from DOS with UEFI boot mode enabled (Non-Windows users, Load Legacy Option Disabled)
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 the 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.
Installation
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB drive.
2. Power on the system and then go to BIOS Setup by pressing the F2 key.
3. Go to General > Boot Sequence > Boot > Boot List Option.
4. Change UEFI to Legacy of Boot List Option.
5. Go to Exit > Save Changes and reboot system.
6. Press F12 and then select USB Storage Device and boot to the DOS prompt.
7. Run the file by typing the file name.
8. The system restarts automatically and updates the BIOS at the system startup screen. After the BIOS update is complete, the system restarts again.
9. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing the F2 key and go to General > Boot Sequence > Boot > Boot List Option.
10. Change Legacy to UEFI Boot Option.
11. Go to Exit > Save Changes and reboot the system.
Need help with BIOS issues?
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