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File Format: 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.
File Name: M4600A11.exe
File size: 5.65 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: 65fc3b26e7333df2db40b4e8307d48a0
SHA1: 16b6d81afcc2cf874d57c4f91a1a3e256b0c0c23
Fixes & Enhancements
Systems: Dell Precision M4600 Series
Version: A11
Release Date: 05/18/2012
Fixes/Enhancements
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1. Addressed LAN cable disable wireless LAN issue.
2. Addressed Video display switch issue.
3. Addressed UEFI OS boot and hibernation issue.
4. Addressed F12 administrator boot options issue.
5. Fixed the issue where UEFI OS hang during installation when fastboot is minimal.
Note:
1. Please note that if the A03 or after A03 BIOS and before A08 is currently installed on your system
you must first update to A08 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
2. Please note that if the A02 or before A02 BIOS is currently installed on your system,
you must first update to A03 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems:
1. Microsoft Windows 7
2. Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2
3. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3
Important Information
1. Please note that if the A03 or after A03 BIOS and before A08 is currently installed on your system
you must first update to A08 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
2. Please note that if the A02 or before A02 BIOS is currently installed on your system,
you must first update to A03 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
Supported Operating Systems
Installation instructions
Download file to Desktop
The file M4600A11.EXE is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.
Click Download now.The File Download window appears.
Click the Save button.The Save As window appears.
Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
Click the Save button.A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
NOTE: Shut down all other applications prior to running the BIOS update utility. The update utility reboots your system in order to get the new BIOS loaded.
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Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled M4600A11.EXE.The Dell BIOS Flash window appears
Click the Continue button.The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.
Click the OK button.The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed.
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)
NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS diskette. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
Copy the file M4600A11.EXE to a bootable floppy.
Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.
Run the file by typing Y:\M4600A11.EXE (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).
Reboot will be required