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.

MH/SW BIOS release.

Restart required Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
MH/SW BIOS release.
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Version

MS-A08, MS-A08

Release date

23 Jun 2020

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats

File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: MS-A08.exe
File Size: 4.14 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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:
a9503b9d1c52a3526ccc4199b723e5f2
SHA1:
98f4fefb7760fddd740139b9428984e883400b4b
SHA-256:
18fd47e467ea64ff2747210abc27e75ac958710eb11942bc94b177c92dd9ce2d

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Dell Inspiron 620/Vostro 260
Please execute MS-A08.EXE under DOS or Windows to update system BIOS. Do not remove adaptor or shutdown computer during update process. You need to restart your computer when the update is completed.

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