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.

Alienware M15x System BIOS, A06

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Alienware M15x A06 System BIOS
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Fixes & Enhancements

See BIOS Release Notes.
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Version

A06, A06

Release date

24 May 2010

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
Dell 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.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: ISO Image for CD-ROM
File Name: R268938.iso
File Size: 7.16 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains an ISO image used to create a CDROM. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then create a CD using your preferred CD burning software.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
67101584d1650c188a139b734c460406
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: BIOS Release Notes A06.TXT
File Size: 5.46 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
663c61f34e75414743727e403ab4c479

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To update to this BIOS your system must have BIOS A02 or later. If your system does not meet this requirement, you will be updated to BIOS A02 and then will be updated to BIOS A06.
Instructions for R268938.iso:

NOTE: In order to use this file, you need a CD-R or CD-RW and appropriate software to create a CD from the downloaded image

Download

1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation

1. Follow your CD writing software vendor's instructions to create a CD from the downloaded .ISO file.



Download and view Release Notes using a text editor.
The file contains a list of changes associated with this release.

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