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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell Alienware M18XR2 System BIOS
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.Dell Alienware M18XR2 System BIOS A09
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M18R2A09WIN.exe | 4.43 MBEnter the Service Tag of your device to check the compatibility of this download with your device.
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File Format:
Flash BIOS executable
File Name:
M18R2A09WIN.exe
File Size:
4.43 MB
Format Description
This file format consists of a BIOS-executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable USB flash drive, then boot the system to the USB flash drive and run the program.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
73f081dc0b88c1fdc8b18a538c0f6c3a
SHA1:
4c609b29f50e4fb1d61d393d24f02196e101910f
SHA-256:
87f9eb7bfe029c071862f4af6ea3d7c851f230bc2fde5627115dd4c71259a182
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Fixes & Enhancements
1.Update 306A9 CPU Microcode to M12306A9_00000015.
2.Reduce post time.
3.Update Intel legacy RAID OpROM to 11.6.0.1702. (The corresponding driver version is 11.6.0.1030.)
4.Update Intel UEFI RAID driver to 11.6.0.1702. (The corresponding driver version is 11.6.0.1030.)
5.Fix Intel UEFI RAID driver 11.6.0.1702 can't display ODD name in Setup Menu when UEFI mode.
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2.Reduce post time.
3.Update Intel legacy RAID OpROM to 11.6.0.1702. (The corresponding driver version is 11.6.0.1030.)
4.Update Intel UEFI RAID driver to 11.6.0.1702. (The corresponding driver version is 11.6.0.1030.)
5.Fix Intel UEFI RAID driver 11.6.0.1702 can't display ODD name in Setup Menu when UEFI mode.
Version
A09, A09
Release date
02 Jan 2013
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.
Important Information
Please also update the corresponding SATA driver A02 (Intel version 11.6.0.1030).
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 7, 64-bit
Windows 8, 64-bit
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Applies to
Alienware M18XR2
Installation instructions
M18XR2A09WIN.exe
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