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.
Latitude E6420 System BIOS A16
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File Format:
CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name:
E6420A16.exe
File Size:
5.84 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:
44804641c88e5bc920e979108a5e502e
SHA1:
5bce07406d901ff3c7784b66ffa190f9cc440f9f
SHA-256:
c73f9e1f7d81d789716e6f7876b7a3b5a20abffd5ee3e97010eb0b9a60d35f20
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes/Enhancements
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1. Addressed long delay before Pre-Windows Login with Full Disk Encryption (FDE) Hard Drives in AHCI mode
2. Addressed IDE-R issue in ATA and AHCI mode.
3. Addressed no external video during POST with some external monitors.
4. Fixed issue where touch panel would fail if you boot through F12 boot menu.
5. Updated to the 75.19.6A.01.01 version of the nVidia VBIOS.
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1. Addressed long delay before Pre-Windows Login with Full Disk Encryption (FDE) Hard Drives in AHCI mode
2. Addressed IDE-R issue in ATA and AHCI mode.
3. Addressed no external video during POST with some external monitors.
4. Fixed issue where touch panel would fail if you boot through F12 boot menu.
5. Updated to the 75.19.6A.01.01 version of the nVidia VBIOS.
Version
A16, A16
Release date
11 Jan 2013
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
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.
Important Information
Note:
1. Please note that if the A04 or before A04 BIOS is currently installed on your system,
you must first update to A05 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
2. Please note that if the A05 or after A05 BIOS and before A08 is currently installed on your system
you must first update to A08 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
1. Please note that if the A04 or before A04 BIOS is currently installed on your system,
you must first update to A05 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
2. Please note that if the A05 or after A05 BIOS and before A08 is currently installed on your system
you must first update to A08 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
Supported Operating Systems
BIOS
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Applies to
Dell Latitude E6420/E6420
Installation instructions
Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format
1. Download file to Desktop
2. Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios.
Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)
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Download file to Desktop
The file E6420A16.exe is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.
1. Click Download now.The File Download window appears.
2. Click the Save button.The Save As window appears.
3. Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
4. Click the Save button.A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
5. If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
NOTE: Shut down all other applications prior to running the BIOS update utility. The update utility reboots your system in order to get the new BIOS loaded.
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Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
1. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled E6420A16.exe.The Dell BIOS Flash window appears
2. Click the Continue button.The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.
3. Click the OK button.The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed.
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)
NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS DOS USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Copy the file E6420A16.exe to a bootable DOS USB key.
2. Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing Y:\E6420A16.exe (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).
Reboot will be required
1. Download file to Desktop
2. Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios.
Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)
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Download file to Desktop
The file E6420A16.exe is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.
1. Click Download now.The File Download window appears.
2. Click the Save button.The Save As window appears.
3. Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
4. Click the Save button.A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
5. If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
NOTE: Shut down all other applications prior to running the BIOS update utility. The update utility reboots your system in order to get the new BIOS loaded.
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Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
1. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled E6420A16.exe.The Dell BIOS Flash window appears
2. Click the Continue button.The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.
3. Click the OK button.The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed.
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)
NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS DOS USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Copy the file E6420A16.exe to a bootable DOS USB key.
2. Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing Y:\E6420A16.exe (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).
Reboot will be required
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