Alienware Cherry Keyboard Firmware Update Utility
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 contains the Alienware X16 R1 and X16 R2 Cherry keyboard firmware update utility. This firmware update utility ensures smooth functioning of the system keyboard during typing and gaming.
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Fixes & Enhancements
- Fixed the issue where the microphone mute, speaker mute, volume up, and volume down keys do not work.
- Fixed the issue where all keys do not light up when you turn on the keyboard backlight.
Read More- Fixed the issue where all keys do not light up when you turn on the keyboard backlight.
Version
V17, A00
Release date
24 Jan 2025
Download Type
Utility
Category
System Utilities
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: Firmware Images
File Name: Alienware_X16R1_X16R2_Cherry Keyboard Firmware Update Utility_V17.exe
File Size: 2.8 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
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MD5:
85870a18c43541f5befd61813d6b60f8
SHA1:
eb0a44fa852ae1f9c77d3960b42f74603891c5c4
SHA-256:
5e23c4bcb5869ab75d186379f6dd7fc7c606efaf3d93c4f3efadb51da7f73f0a
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Supported Operating Systems
Windows 11
Windows 10, 32-bit
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions
Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and extract the .zip file.
2. Double-click the Alienware_X16R1_X16R2_Cherry Keyboard Firmware Update Utility_V17 file.
The keyboard firmware is updated automatically.
3. Turn off the system after the firmware is updated.
4. Wait for 10 seconds.
5. Turn on the system.
Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and extract the .zip file.
2. Double-click the Alienware_X16R1_X16R2_Cherry Keyboard Firmware Update Utility_V17 file.
The keyboard firmware is updated automatically.
3. Turn off the system after the firmware is updated.
4. Wait for 10 seconds.
5. Turn on the system.
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