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.

Dell Precision T5500 System BIOS

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Dell Precision T5500 System BIOS
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T5500A16.exe | 1.18 MB
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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: T5500A16.exe
File Size: 1.18 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:
5389bccd862c97bff35d5c41e2ff370a
SHA1:
6ee2142f40d817c6922cc7138bb2790816e0e2a8
SHA-256:
2c08a24ffa836f559e536fa5abd80c293ac8b799f1c8c5eeed588ec480ed4ea5

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Fixes & Enhancements

1.Enhanced Broadcom onboard NIC 5761 support.
2.Enhanced CCTK support for Turbo Boost setting.
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Version

A16, A16

Release date

07 Jun 2013

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
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.
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Linux
File Name: T5500A16.bin
File Size: 926.19 KB
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 executable file. This format can be used to install from Linux.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
af5eb36104272f244bdb4973a813b22d
SHA1:
63e0400fa39ba1e1f7e2d7f17c672899eaf21ab2
SHA-256:
a181e985f5a8c70e27ac46e673cd0ba598e2e8868a1dd286bf0241a907d92cf7

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A1804 Nov 2018
A1711 Aug 2018
A1527 Feb 2013
A1405 Sep 2012
A1316 May 2012
A1224 Feb 2012
PRECISION T5500 SYSTEM BIOS
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. Windows System will auto restart and update BIOS while system startup screen.
3. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot to take effect.

Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)
NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB key.
2. Boot from the USB key to the DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable is located.

Need help with BIOS issues?

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

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