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 G5 5587/G7 7588 and Vostro 7580 System BIOS

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This package contains the Dell system BIOS update. BIOS is a firmware package that is embedded on a small memory chip on the system board. It controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, and other devices.
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Dell_G5_5587_G7_7588_Vostro_7580_1.21.0.exe | 16.29 MB
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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: Dell_G5_5587_G7_7588_Vostro_7580_1.21.0.exe
File Size: 16.29 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:
6f454b3724665759e6082a34a02d0032
SHA1:
4de31e05c4993c535a4f5bff2a3e70374ffbb0ee
SHA-256:
587d313668f3ab4045053367a218937b0fa831affe9f2e3f4f31d630d8103dc8

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- Firmware updates to address security vulnerabilities.
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Version

1.21.0, 1.21.0

Release date

10 May 2022

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Critical
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
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File Format: BIOS Recovery Image File
File Name: BIOS_IMG.RCV
File Size: 16.28 MB
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Format Description:
This file format consists of a BIOS Recovery image file. This file is used for the System BIOS Recovery process to recover a system from a corrupted BIOS.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
267cb3f43dd8b3fa626eeec2fce1cec4
SHA1:
17d922d7307f816c71853260bd82f7903aeb8c9e
SHA-256:
bcae688292ddc782ad046b8d15e21df663c727ce5f068520e493363e56c88673

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- Once the BIOS is upgraded, you cannot downgrade the BIOS EXE/Recovery (RCV) to versions earlier than 1.14.0. BIOS downgrades are restricted when there are security updates and important fixes with earlier versions that impact the functionality of the system.
- If you update the BIOS from version 1.6.1 or earlier, the BIOS update automatically takes place twice for adding the BIOSConnect feature. The second update happens after the system restarts.
- BIOS updates take no more than 5 minutes to be installed on your system. You can install the updates in the background while using the system.
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1.17.001 Oct 2021
1.16.030 Jul 2021
1.15.015 Jan 2021
1.14.018 Aug 2020
1.13.004 Jun 2020
1.12.210 Feb 2020
1.11.114 Aug 2019
1.10.019 Apr 2019
1.9.022 Feb 2019
1.8.022 Jan 2019
1.6.120 Nov 2018
1.5.008 Oct 2018
1.3.027 Jul 2018
1.2.127 Jul 2018
1.1.027 Jul 2018
1.0.104 Apr 2018
Dell G5 5587 / Dell G7 7588 / Vostro 7580
Updating the BIOS from Windows

Note 1: Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption on a BitLocker-enabled system. If BitLocker is not enabled on your system, you can ignore this step. For information about how to disable BitLocker, see How to Enable or Disable BitLocker with TPM in Windows at support.dell.com.
Note 2: Do not turn off power or interrupt the BIOS update process during the update.
Note 3: Your system requires a restart after installing the BIOS. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.

Download and Installation
1. Click Download File.
2. Click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
3. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
4. Double-click the new file.
5. The system restarts automatically and updates the BIOS at the system startup screen. After the BIOS update is complete, system restarts again.

Updating the BIOS from DOS (Non-Windows users)

Note 1: Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption on a BitLocker-enabled system. If BitLocker is not enabled on your system, you can ignore this step. For information about how to disable BitLocker, see How to Enable or Disable BitLocker with TPM in Windows at support.dell.com.
Note 2: Do not turn off power or interrupt the BIOS update process during the update.
Note 3: Your system requires a restart after installing the BIOS. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.

Installation
Note: You must provide a bootable USB drive. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable USB drive.
2. Power on the system and then Press the F12 key.
3. Select USB Storage Device and boot to the DOS prompt.
4. Run the file by typing following command. For example:
C:\ Inspiron_14_15_7000_Gamming_X.Y.Z.exe
Where C is the drive letter of the USB device where the executable file is located and Inspiron_14_15_7000_Gamming_X.Y.Z.exe is the name of the downloaded file.
The system restarts automatically and updates the BIOS at the system startup screen. After the BIOS update is complete, system restarts again.

Updating the BIOS from DOS with UEFI boot mode enabled (Non-Windows users, Load Legacy Option Disabled)

Note 1: Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption on a BitLocker-enabled system. If BitLocker is not enabled on your system, you can ignore this step. For information about how to disable BitLocker, see How to Enable or Disable BitLocker with TPM in Windows at support.dell.com.
Note 2: Do not turn off the power or interrupt the BIOS update process during the update.
Note 3: Your system requires a restart after installing the BIOS. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.

Installation
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB drive.
2. Power on the system and then go to BIOS Setup by pressing the F2 key.
3. Go to General > Boot Sequence > Boot > Boot List Option.
4. Change UEFI to Legacy of Boot List Option.
5. Go to Exit > Save Changes and reboot system.
6. Press F12 and then select USB Storage Device and boot to the DOS prompt.
7. Run the file by typing the file name.
8. The system restarts automatically and updates the BIOS at the system startup screen. After the BIOS update is complete, the system restarts again.
9. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing the F2 key and go to General > Boot Sequence > Boot > Boot List Option.
10. Change Legacy to UEFI Boot Option.
11. Go to Exit > Save Changes and reboot the system.

Need help with BIOS issues?

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