Download Files
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: Inspiron_7420_7620_1.9.0.exe
File size: 18.46 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: 6c09f7b273cab887b9e0b93036def0d0
SHA1: 389e95602da7b322b50ddf98d9354bf7814fd7b7
SHA-256: 0969921b7236d4b16d38c9768a08bf819ec9a1a4440cd42074dedd11489e45a7
File Format: 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.
File Name: Inspiron_7420_7620_1.9.0.rcv
File size: 18.46 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: 6c09f7b273cab887b9e0b93036def0d0
SHA1: 389e95602da7b322b50ddf98d9354bf7814fd7b7
SHA-256: 0969921b7236d4b16d38c9768a08bf819ec9a1a4440cd42074dedd11489e45a7
Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Firmware updates to address security vulnerabilities including (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures - CVE) such as CVE-2022-30704.
- Fixed the issue where the Show Password option is not displayed under the Wireless Networks in the BIOS setup.
- Fixed the issue where the Dell logo is displayed incorrectly when the system boots to the operating system and the system lid is closed.
- Fixed the issue where the system auto wakes up on days not selected by you in the Auto On Time function in the BIOS setup.
Enhancements:
- Added support for Wi-Fi 6E in Japan.
- Updated the thermal table to reduce the fan noise.
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.
Supported Operating Systems
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.
The system restarts automatically and updates the BIOS at the system startup screen. After the BIOS update is complete, system restarts again.
Updating the BIOS from BIOS Boot Menu (independent of operating system)
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 the 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.
Installation
1. Copy the downloaded file to a USB drive. The USB drive does not need to be bootable device.
2. Insert the USB drive into any USB port.
3. Power on the system.
4. At the DELL logo screen, press F12 to access the one-time boot menu.
5. Select BIOS Flash Update in the Other Options section.
6. Click the ... button to browse the USB drive to locate the downloaded file.
7. Select the file and click Ok.
8. Verify the existing system BIOS information and the BIOS update information.
9. Click Begin Flash Update.
10. Review the Warning message and click Yes to proceed with the update.
The system restarts and displays a progress bar at the Dell logo screen. The system restarts again when the update is complete.
Applies to
Inspiron 14 2-in-1
Inspiron 16 2-in-1