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.
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A05.EXE | 16.03 MBEnter the Service Tag of your device to check the compatibility of this download with your device.
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
File Format:
Flash BIOS executable
File Name:
A05.EXE
File Size:
16.03 MB
Format Description
This file format consists of a BIOS-executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable USB flash drive, then boot the system to the USB flash drive and run the program.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
f26edf4fe483137d6403b2a00f1180a0
SHA1:
cb859980a51a3eadd9bb11bdc44e250f126d658f
SHA-256:
9a24f24c0420c87335065a27d5c3eaafa1d195bd5fdf9976086bc14a875bc29a
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Version
A05, A05
Release date
08 Nov 2012
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
You may run A05.exe if you are already updated to A03 BIOS.
Otherwise, please update to A03 BIOS first and then flash to the lastest A-rev BIOS.
Otherwise, please update to A03 BIOS first and then flash to the lastest A-rev BIOS.
Supported Operating Systems
BIOS
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Applies to
Dell XPS One 2710
Installation instructions
1. Boot into Windows.
2. Copy A05.EXE onto your desktop.
3. Execute A05.EXE by double click it.
4. Click Update when BIOS Update Program dialogbox pop up.
5. Make sure you don't interrupt the update process.
6. Do not turn off power or disconnect AC power source before update complete.
7. Press Yes to confirm the BIOS version you want to update and to start BIOS Update process.
8. Press Yes and then system will restart after BIOS update complete.
Reboot will be required
2. Copy A05.EXE onto your desktop.
3. Execute A05.EXE by double click it.
4. Click Update when BIOS Update Program dialogbox pop up.
5. Make sure you don't interrupt the update process.
6. Do not turn off power or disconnect AC power source before update complete.
7. Press Yes to confirm the BIOS version you want to update and to start BIOS Update process.
8. Press Yes and then system will restart after BIOS update complete.
Reboot will be required
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