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 Area-51m R2 System BIOS
Restart required 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. BIOS is a firmware package that is embedded on a small memory chip on the system board. It controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, and other devices.
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Alienware_Area-51m_R2_1.0.0.EXE | 7.89 MBEnter the Service Tag of your device to check the compatibility of this download with your device.
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File Format:
CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name:
Alienware_Area-51m_R2_1.0.0.EXE
File Size:
7.89 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:
4449e11bcc89ddfb0442dc3acd0a9bf3
SHA1:
4cb24b5635344dfe07695a2d5b9a707e33f3807e
SHA-256:
ff3fb7a3df4d8bde2f4d4738695499d547d1238868a9ecb82c7e1744819f8701
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Version
1.0.0, 1.0.0
Release date
10 Jun 2020
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
RecommendedDell 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
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File Format:
BIOS Recovery Image File
File Name:
BIOS_IMG.rcv
File Size:
22.19 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of a BIOS Recovery image file. This file is used for the System BIOS Recovery process to recover a system from a corrupted BIOS.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
72d75e4048fc45a6ca25c793ee4d852d
SHA1:
81a18a61775dbf941c8702f8c863c5822065da83
SHA-256:
871c9369278217981fce3bfbb4996c778228b0d684b415fe82146c49c0c63e0e
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
BIOS updates take no more than 5 minutes to be installed on your system. You can install the updates in the background while using the system.
Other Available Versions
1.26.011 Jun 2024
1.25.006 Feb 2024
1.24.008 Dec 2023
1.23.014 Aug 2023
1.22.008 Apr 2023
1.21.214 Mar 2023
1.20.014 Dec 2022
1.19.011 Oct 2022
1.18.008 Aug 2022
1.17.011 Jul 2022
1.16.014 Jun 2022
1.15.120 Apr 2022
1.14.015 Mar 2022
1.13.017 Feb 2022
1.12.008 Feb 2022
1.11.014 Dec 2021
1.10.005 Oct 2021
1.9.106 Sep 2021
1.8.130 Jul 2021
1.7.016 Mar 2021
1.6.011 Jan 2021
1.4.028 Oct 2020
1.3.028 Jul 2020
1.2.013 Jul 2020
1.1.002 Jul 2020
Supported Operating Systems
BIOS
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Applies to
Dell Alienware Area-51m R2 System BIOS
Installation instructions
Updating the BIOS from Windows
Note 1: Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption on a BitLocker-enabled system. If BitLocker is not enabled on your system, you can ignore this step. For information about how to disable BitLocker, see How to Enable or Disable BitLocker with TPM in Windows at support.dell.com.
Note 2: Do not turn off power or interrupt the BIOS update process during the update.
Note 3: Your system requires a restart after installing the BIOS. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.
Download and Installation
1. Click Download File.
2. Click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
3. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
4. Double-click the new file.
5. The system restarts automatically and updates the BIOS at the system startup screen. After the BIOS update is complete, system restarts again.
Note 1: Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption on a BitLocker-enabled system. If BitLocker is not enabled on your system, you can ignore this step. For information about how to disable BitLocker, see How to Enable or Disable BitLocker with TPM in Windows at support.dell.com.
Note 2: Do not turn off power or interrupt the BIOS update process during the update.
Note 3: Your system requires a restart after installing the BIOS. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.
Download and Installation
1. Click Download File.
2. Click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
3. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
4. Double-click the new file.
5. The system restarts automatically and updates the BIOS at the system startup screen. After the BIOS update is complete, system restarts again.
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