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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_E7x70_1.6.3.exe
File size: 9.03 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: 9510de048547f4c065f87f82ac920e85
SHA1: 71865dbe7663b18b16e13635f8c61a7e938e6142
SHA-256: 3d2163247ff19ed2c6b482748578cc5ff5f1a0d5c3a5af27915114e285da85bd
Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Resolved Intel Soft Guard Extension (SGX) driver installation issue.
- Resolved slow boot problem when Intel CPU Hyperthreading is disabled.
Enhancements
- Supported Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise.
- Updated Intel Processor Micro code.
- Updated Embedded Controller firmware.
- Updated Realtek USB LAN firmware.
- Added embedded LAN MAC address display item in BIOS setup menu.
- Removed Data wipe support when NVMe SSD attached.
- Added Attempt legacy boot item in BIOS setup menu.
Important Information
Important:
- Not allowed to downgrade BIOS to the version before 1.6.3.
Supported Operating Systems
Installation instructions
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BIOS Update Executable for Windows/DOS
Download
1. Click Download File to download the file.
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 from DOS 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
Applies to
Dell Latitude E7270
Dell Latitude E7470