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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: Latitude_5175_Latitude_5179_1.0.19.exe
File size: 12.38 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: e9db6c92a884c2d2084a35ba59a7f933
SHA1: f0026a9b2c75fbd001104605f6eb7ae70d1db8cb
SHA-256: 42d4e529428fe3453a3942e68bb50e5942855fd89da6400bd20068f44d3f6c25
Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Fix the symptom of not being able to display on external monitor while powering on.
- Fix the abnormal visual effect on external monitor.
- Fix the lost of boot settings while meeting system RTC reset.
- Fix the toggling failure of Attempt Legacy Boot item.
Enhancements
- Implement the support of full screen logo.
- Implement combination key of Volume Down+Power to unlock Windows.
- Update Intel VBIOS and GOP to 1049 and 9.0.1061.
- Update RealTek PXE rom and UEFI driver to 2.10AD and 2.019.
- Update Dell DPF code for system enahncement.
- Update Dell platform code for running USB under legacy.
- Enhance battery charging behavior with some improvement
Important Information
Due to the new system memory material modification, please do not downgrade the BIOS older than 1.0.16, or system wouldn't be powered on with the new system memory.
Supported Operating Systems
Installation instructions
BIOS Update Executable for Windows/DOS
Download
1. Download the file Latitude_5157_Latitude_5179_1.0.19.exe
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
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 fromDOS environment if UEFI boot mode with Load Legacy Option disabled (Non-Windows users)
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 "General-Boot Sequence - Boot List Option".
3. Change "UEFI" to "Legacy" of Boot List Option.
4. Click "Apply","Exit" to 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. DOS system will auto restart and update BIOS while system startup screen.
8. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot.
9. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 and go to "General > Boot Sequence > Boot List Option".
10. Change "Legacy" to "UEFI" Boot Option.
11. Go to "Exit > Exit Save Changes" and reboot system.
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Note 1: You will need to provide a bootable DOS USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
Note 2: Please make sure you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating BIOS on a BitLocker enabled system. If you don't enable BitLocker on your system you can ignore it.
Reboot will be required