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 XPS15 9570, 1.6.0 System BIOS
Restart requiredAUTO INSTALLEDThis file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
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 BIOS update version 1.6.0 for Dell XPS 15 9570. BIOS is a firmware that is embedded on a small memory chip on the computer's system board. It controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives and other devices. This package fixes the issue where an unexpected warning message is displayed when a USB Type-C device is connected. This package also fixes the issue where the Dell Thunderbolt dock is not recognized after updating the power delivery firmware.
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.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes: - Fixed the issue where an unexpected warning message is displayed when a USB Type-C device is connected. - Fixes the issue where the Dell Thunderbolt dock is not recognized after updating the power delivery firmware.
Enhancements: - Replaces Absolute Software service from Computrace to Absolute Persistence Module service. - Enhanced the supportability for BIOS attribute management through Windows Management Instrumentation service.
Dell 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.
BIOS version 1.4.1 is updated with Boot Guard technology. After you update the BIOS to version 1.4.1 or later, the system cannot be rolled back to versions earlier than 1.4.1.
Download the file to Desktop The file XPS_9570_X.Y.Z.exe is using the Universal (Windows/DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment. 1. Click Download now. The File Download window is displayed. 2. Click the Save button. The Save As window is displayed. 3. Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in. 4. Click the Save button. A progress meter moves as the download is completed. 5. If necessary, click X in the upper right corner of the Download Progress window to close it upon completion.
Note: Shut down all other applications before running the BIOS update utility. The update utility reboots your system for loading the new BIOS.
Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment 1. Double-click the Icon on your desktop labeled XPS_9570_X.Y.Z.exe and the Dell BIOS Flash window is displayed. 2. Click the Continue button. A message that states Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS and then reboot is displayed. 3. Click the OK button. The system restarts to complete the update process.
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users) Note: You must provide a bootable DOS diskette. This executable file does not create the DOS system files. 1. Copy the file XPS_9570_X.Y.Z.exe to a bootable USB drive. 2. Boot from the USB drive to the DOS prompt. 3. Run the file by typing A:\ XPS_9570_X.Y.Z.exe (where A is the drive letter where the executable file is located).
Need help with BIOS issues?
Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.