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,DSK PROG,BIOS,FWH,8500/470,A03,A03
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.Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).
To view all drivers for your Vostro 470, go to Drivers and downloads.
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A03_QS.EXE | 7.55 MBEnter the Service Tag of your device to check the compatibility of this download with your device.
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
File Format:
Flash BIOS executable
File Name:
A03_QS.EXE
File Size:
7.55 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:
47bad4c4d82304650d0eee2c88cea3b1
SHA1:
866c0c0629d2cbbf888b2258cfe1e808088c1777
SHA-256:
Not available
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Version
A03, A03
Release date
30 Apr 2012
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.
Supported Operating Systems
BIOS
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Applies to
Dell XPS 8500 / Vostro 470
Installation instructions
You may run A03_QS.exe flash BIOS to A03 BIOS.
Reboot will be required
Reboot will be required
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