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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: 3521A08.exe
File size: 4.48 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: d56012b32b0bda400afc01c631b830af
SHA1: 2a09cb86f3873377e75fa20f4f039986bdae6c6e
SHA-256: 697460a7f9b539746fe4e1797abe64fe5d5ba597d70266f1e2d440310b5a5152
Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
-Not Applicable
Enhancements
-Enhanced ROM based Diagnostic tool
Supported Operating Systems
Installation instructions
BIOS Update Executable for Windows/DOS
Download
1. Click Download File to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. After BIOS update finished, Windows System will auto reboot to take effect.
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment, if Legacy Boot mode Non-Windows users
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB key.
2. Power on the system, then Press F12 key and Select USB Storage Device and Boot to DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable is located.
4. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot to take effect.
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment, if UEFI Boot mode with Load Legacy Option disabled Non-Windows users
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB key.
2. Power on the system, then go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 and go to Boot > Boot List Option
3. Change UEFI to Legacy of Boot List Option
4. Go to Exit > Exit Save Changes and reboot system.
5. Press F12, then Select USB Storage Device and Boot to DOS prompt.
6. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable is located.
7. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot.
8. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 and go to Boot > Boot List Option
9. Change Legacy to UEFI Boot Option.
10. Go to Exit > Exit Save Changes and reboot system.
Reboot will be required
Applies to
Dell Inspiron 5521/5721/3521/3721 and Vostro 2521