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.

Specter MLK (M14R2) BIOS A16

AUTO 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 Dell system BIOS update for Alienware M14 R2 system that runs the Windows 7 (64-bit) and Windows 8 (64-bit) operating systems. BIOS is a firmware that is embedded on a small memory chip on the computer's system board. It controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives and other devices. It includes the latest microcode that addresses the Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00115.
To view all drivers for your ALIENWARE M14X R2, go to Drivers and downloads.
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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: M14xR2_A16.exe
File Size: 4.49 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:
9a2b12c16dd6ae61d48b30fd78cf0439
SHA1:
62ae7a192e0e0330fe9fbe5ef04f6bc5a57c3cf2
SHA-256:
acc41e6134d490b825acec3f4f09fed8a6b6434eee683dd0b34353462566f508

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- N/A

Enhancements:
- Updated CPU microcode to address security advisory Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00115 (CVE-2018-3639 & CVE-2018-3640).
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Version

A16, A16

Release date

10 Dec 2018

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.

Additional details

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X49, A1530 Mar 2018
A1324 Jul 2013
A1211 Apr 2013
A1121 Feb 2013
A1002 Jan 2013
A0912 Oct 2012
A0301 Jun 2012
A0230 Apr 2012
Alienware M14XR2
1. Click Download Now to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update

Need help with BIOS issues?

Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.

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