Alienware Per Key Keyboard Firmware Update Utility

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The package contains the Alienware M16 R1 and M16 R2 Per key keyboard firmware update utility. This firmware update utility ensures smooth functioning of the system keyboard during typing and gaming.
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Fixes & Enhancements

- Fixed the issue where the microphone mute, speaker mute, volume up, and volume down keys do not work.
- Fixed the issue where all keys do not light up when you turn on the keyboard backlight.
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Version

V16, A00

Release date

19 Dec 2024

Download Type

Utility

Category

System Utilities

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.
Available formats

File Format: Firmware Images
File Name: Alienware_M16R1_M16R2_ Per Key Keyboard Firmware Update Utility_V16.exe
File Size: 2.8 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:
8747ac5b92c225ea3bdb0b6530d52700
SHA1:
fcb2cd9ead9fad456f4e0568150c43fbc8f6b379
SHA-256:
4d2b5d8ec6267311f82639e099012e31c6f712fc3a1d226bffde1d96f909c39f

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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 extract the .zip file.
2. Double-click the Alienware_M16R1_M16R2_ Per Key Keyboard Firmware Update Utility_V16 file.
The keyboard firmware is updated automatically.
3. Turn off the system after the firmware is updated.
4. Wait for 10 seconds.
5. Turn on the system.

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