Keyboard Firmware Update Utility

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This package contains the Keyboard firmware update utility. The keyboard firmware update utility helps you to upgrade to the latest keyboard firmware on systems.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Fixed the issue where the keyboard does not work and the backlight does not turn on after the keyboard firmware update fails. This issue occurs with Alienware M16 R1 and M18 R1 systems.
- Fixed the issue where the keyboard backlight cannot turn on when you press power key to force shutdown the system. This issue occurs with Alienware M16 R1 and M18 R1 systems.

Enhancements:
- Modified hotkey from Fn+F9 to Win+A as Open Quick Settings in the Windows 11 operating system on Alienware M16 R1 and M18 R1 systems.
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Version

Perkey & Cherry V13; 1Zone:V0.2.4, A00

Release date

26 Jun 2024

Download Type

Utility

Category

Device Firmware

Importance

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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.
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File Format: Firmware Images
File Name: Alienware_M16R1_M18R1_Keyboard_Firmware_Update_Utility_V13.exe
File Size: 3.92 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
7ef1452f55f6172087125a70c3edc5af
SHA1:
f7109388df1560b8dbabe6c2784df1394c6e23f2
SHA-256:
248662aa9f5ea493a9ad8a750914194ae2a65b9a33956c409552a7995ee7491d

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Ensure to plug in the power adapter and charge the battery to more than 10% before installing the update.
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024
Windows 11 ARM64
Windows 11 ARM64 S-Mode
Windows 11 S-Mode
Windows 11 SE - Standard
Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11 IoT
Dell Update Package Instructions

Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, 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 the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

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