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 Latitude 5175/5179 System BIOS

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This package provides the Dell System BIOS update and is supported on Dell Latitude 5175 and Latitude 5179 for Windows 8.1/10 and DOS Operating System.
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Latitude_5175_Latitude_5179_1.2.0.exe | 12.81 MB
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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: Latitude_5175_Latitude_5179_1.2.0.exe
File Size: 12.81 MB
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:
c6d5cca5905cd1cc23072b13ba0def74
SHA1:
9d8f0daf9bc80c87f67af900696cc865cec53bf3
SHA-256:
17b34612e43d5aa54c47c7836ae11fcd6dd714b151921031df664aae739c1f83

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Fix PKG version show FFFF after update Dell WD15 Dock utility.
- Updated message shown during Dell WD15 Dock firmware update.
- Updated firmware flash information in BIOS flash screen.
- Fixed Microsoft PBA (BitLocker) recovery key screen prompt issue when TPM Validation Profile PCR2 enabled.
- Optimized the routine of checking CMOS UIP status.

Enhancement:
- Implement WSMT.
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Version

1.2.0, 1.2.0

Release date

17 Apr 2018

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
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.
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File Format: External release notes
File Name: Latitude_5175_Latitude_5179_1.2.0.txt
File Size: 12.08 KB
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Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
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MD5:
8f10ed56036f1a7169503127ead3aee0
SHA1:
631810dc4b6ed2669fb1184c9f9947dc71e9d2f5
SHA-256:
c8759341df8983266df98a350d235d24fae853fdb7f24ff2793a30a6f4b9a92c

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Additional details

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Due to the new system memory material modification, please do not downgrade the BIOS older than 1.0.16, or system wouldn't be powered on with the new system memory.
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Dell Latitude 5175/5179
BIOS Update Executable for Windows/DOS

Download
1. Download the file Latitude_5157_Latitude_5179_1.2.0.exe
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 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 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 "General-Boot Sequence - Boot List Option".
3. Change "UEFI" to "Legacy" of Boot List Option.
4. Click "Apply","Exit" to 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. DOS system will auto restart and update BIOS while system startup screen.
8. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot.
9. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 and go to "General > Boot Sequence > Boot List Option".
10. Change "Legacy" to "UEFI" Boot Option.
11. Go to "Exit > Exit Save Changes" and reboot system.

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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.

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