Alienware x14 R2/x16 R1 System BIOS

Restart required

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.

Driver Id : 5KNXW

Importance : Critical

Version : 1.13.0, 1.13.0 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 08 Apr 2024

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

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. This update addresses the Dell Security Advisories (DSA). A security advisory is a statement when a security vulnerability impacts a product, and a remedy is available for the vulnerability.

Download Files

File Format: 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.

File Name: Alienware_x14_R2_x16_R1_1.13.0.exe

File size: 48.14 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

SHA-256: c57d66b0d9c857860fbcf3b955913c6636590e12761c94d9b87cae5ae91e5646

SHA-512: 367e07db690a0fc1b256b28b5ba0eb5cd069bf047f9bc4bca0448a804fe933f2dcab30939661e6843838e7db9a56930db4a72f1303c189d0f2d0d9c4f8d44139

Download .EXE

File Format: 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.

File Name: BIOS_IMG.rcv

File size: 48.13 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

SHA-256: 0e1da15bf8d0b5e4d37ff77afad87949efa9a3ecef39b5f04ef130d3b612fb76

SHA-512: e294b466674dcacc6513b522f5a1596a344d2261e424c5425f257be38267d3cb65e3ed6e97d3973a60dd9cdc422de50bac47f0aaa889249bd563faa11bc39ec7

Download .RCV

Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- This release contains security updates as disclosed in the Dell Security Advisories DSA-2023-364, 2024-066, and 2024-113. For more information, see Dell Security Advisories and Notices.
- Fixed the issue where the VT for Direct I/O and Intel Trusted Execution Technology options are disabled in the BIOS Setup. This issue occurs after you perform the BIOS Auto Recovery.
- Fixed the issue where the LOM MAC Address is displayed in the BIOS Setup.
- Fixed the issue where a white spot is displayed on the screen after you enter the system password during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

Enhancements:
- Added the Internal Port DMA Compatibility Mode option in the BIOS Setup.

Important Information

- Once the BIOS is upgraded, you cannot downgrade the BIOS to earlier versions. BIOS downgrades are restricted when there are security updates and important fixes with earlier versions that impact the functionality of the system. - 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.

Compatible Systems

Alienware x14 R2

Alienware x16 R1

Installation instructions

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. 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. The system restarts automatically and updates the BIOS at the system startup screen. After the BIOS update is complete, the system restarts again. 8. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing the F2 key and go to General > Boot Sequence > Boot > Boot List Option. 9. Change Legacy to UEFI Boot Option. 10. Go to Exit > Save Changes and reboot the system.