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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: AW17A10.exe
File size: 10.79 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: e5daa359a803cb7d26677a23a5c582a2
SHA1: 3c1dd06bd2b15a4c4d9eca13ca21f86418b2eb0c
SHA-256: 0599da8511155b25e380245679a33f2fced5fe2ee80099fee997444a207ed8a0
Fixes & Enhancements
1. Modify power down mode for 4dimm and 2channel memory.
2. Modify related overclocking items for setup menu.
3. Implement MXM1 and MXM2 Fan control and thermal status for diagnostic.
4. Modify battery OCP protect function.
Supported Operating Systems
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. 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 "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 F2 and go to "Boot > Boot List Option".
9. Change "Legacy" to "UEFI" Boot Option.
10. Go to "Exit > Exit Save Changes" and reboot system.
Reboot will be required
Applies to
Dell Alienware 17 System BIOS