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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: Dell_Pro_PC14250_PC16250_1.4.0.exe
File size: 57.35 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: f4c356bef851d97473d987e7883e5e9a
SHA1: 19934d403e8b2df8ba43eae1e51c9c4eed06ec2b
SHA-256: ba18ced960b656781394c67641d93838cbfb093f04a7bb73256634188874f7d7
Fixes & Enhancements
13th generation Intel processors
- Removed the Thunderbolt Port warning message that is displayed when a Thunderbolt device is connected through a non-Thunderbolt port.
15th generation Intel processors
Fixes:
Fixed an issue where the system does not detect a USB storage device when it is connected through the Type-C port.
Fixed an issue where the Dell Pro Premium Conferencing Soundbar SB725 is not detected when connected to the system using a Type-C to USB-A dongle.
Enhancements:
Removed the Thunderbolt Port warning message that is displayed when a Thunderbolt device is connected through a non-Thunderbolt port.
Important Information
- 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.
Supported Operating Systems
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.
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 BIOS Boot Menu (independent of operating 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 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 USB drive. You do not need a bootable USB drive.
2. Insert the USB drive into any USB port.
3. Power on the system.
4. At the DELL logo screen, press F12 to access the one-time boot menu.
5. Select BIOS Flash Update in the Other Options section.
6. Click the ... button to browse the USB drive to locate the downloaded file.
7. Select the file and click OK.
8. Verify the existing system BIOS information and the BIOS update information.
9. Click Begin Flash Update.
10. Review the Warning message and click Yes to proceed with the update.
The system restarts and displays a Flash Progress bar at the Dell logo screen. The system restarts again when the Flash update is complete.
Applies to
Dell Pro 14 14250/ Dell Pro 16 16250