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 M18XR2 System BIOS

AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This package contains the Dell system BIOS update for Alienware M18x R2 system that runs the Windows and DOS operating systems. BIOS is a firmware that is embedded on a small memory chip on the computer's system board. It controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives and other devices. It includes the latest microcode that addresses the Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00115.
To view all drivers for your ALIENWARE M18X R2, go to Drivers and downloads.
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M18xR2_A14.exe | 4.46 MB
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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: M18xR2_A14.exe
File Size: 4.46 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:
603c265598544fee9652c8433e2fd01c
SHA1:
96beb71e219132e8bce9322612fe00c81ebb6be8
SHA-256:
969c2e1b8ca88061df0ecee124bae16892d6309aa4af3bc8bf40f57ff9d25679

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- N/A

Enhancements:
- Updated CPU microcode to address security advisory Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00115 (CVE-2018-3639 & CVE-2018-3640)
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Version

A14, A14

Release date

10 Dec 2018

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Critical
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.

Additional details

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X49, A1302 Apr 2018
A1124 Jul 2013
A1021 Feb 2013
A0902 Jan 2013
A0812 Oct 2012
A0711 Oct 2012
A0316 Jul 2012
A0130 Apr 2012
Alienware M18XR2
1. Click Download Now to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update

Need help with BIOS issues?

Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.

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