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.
Dell Inspiron 5468/5566 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 provides the BIOS update for Dell Inspiron 5468/5566 running the following Operating Systems: Windows and DOS.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Fixed display flicker issue in legacy boot mode.
Enhancements:
- Not applicable.
Read More- Fixed display flicker issue in legacy boot mode.
Enhancements:
- Not applicable.
Version
1.0.6, 1.0.6
Release date
22 Dec 2016
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
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: Inspiron_5468_5566_1.0.6.exe
File Size: 6.27 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:
c0b3f0a15aeaf942c064a58a32ccaa0c
SHA1:
efe3ba7e8e26d26062c343ae540e78d570310fb0
SHA-256:
20408a0af292e8aba78a2eb77657c5832073a73ba14fd87931408b885815c58e
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Applies to
Tulip 14 MLK System BIOS
Tulip 15 MLK System BIOS
Installation instructions
[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 (Non-Windows users,Load Legacy Option ROM Disabled)]
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 "Boot > Boot List Option"
3. Change "UEFI" to "Legacy" of Boot List Option
4. Go to "Exit > Exit 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. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot.
8. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing pressing F2 and go to "Boot > Boot List Option"
9. Change "Legacy" to "UEFI" Boot Option.
10. Load Legacy Option ROM->Enabled
11. Go to "Exit" > Exit Save Changes and reboot system
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 (Non-Windows users,Load Legacy Option ROM Disabled)]
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 "Boot > Boot List Option"
3. Change "UEFI" to "Legacy" of Boot List Option
4. Go to "Exit > Exit 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. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot.
8. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing pressing F2 and go to "Boot > Boot List Option"
9. Change "Legacy" to "UEFI" Boot Option.
10. Load Legacy Option ROM->Enabled
11. Go to "Exit" > Exit Save Changes and reboot system
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