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 Precision M4500 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 Dell System BIOS update and is supported on Dell Precision M4500 for Windows and DOS Operating Systems.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- Not Applicable.

Enhancements
- Enhanced the manageability engine firmware to version 6.2.50.1062.
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Version

A14, A14

Release date

24 Jul 2013

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

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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.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: M4500A14.exe
File Size: 5.27 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:
d4d3dcfb610de259af629674f10111ce
SHA1:
87c2179af17c5de9e0c610e88d6b5b9f7cfc7bed
SHA-256:
670634476846f0e75856a9ba442ca9d862ee6ba18805c48fbf8d771afa3abe70

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Note:
1. Please note that if the A01 BIOS is currently installed on your system, you must first apply the P02 patch (M4500P02.EXE) before upgrading to this BIOS.
2. Please note that if the A07 or before A07 BIOS is currently installed on your system, you must first update to A08 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
3. Please note that if the A09 or before A09 BIOS is currently installed on your system.
Dell Precision M4500
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 (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.

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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

Need help with BIOS issues?

Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting guide

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