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: AW17A08.exe
File size: 10.79 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: 676fa5c73f7c004aaf291dd7eca4bbb6
SHA1: 0b2a3347cad35e5ebf5b5d14c56845e7b97cff86
SHA-256: 0ed10d08e7627ba9ca11654abb362292e93d5de6641bef35e4ea6db3a860ffdc
Fixes & Enhancements
[BIOS]
Fix:
1. System Logo display three icons after resume cold boot only AMD Gfx card.
2. System logo display on the left after resume cold boot only AMD Gfx.
Modify:
1. Modify SATA Port0 Gen3 RX EQ setting to 0x03 with Intel RC 1.6.2.
Add:
1. Add test vector for N15 3D vision.
2. Add Microcode for CPU 40661.
Supported Operating Systems
Installation instructions
[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, if Legacy Boot mode (Non-Windows users)]
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB key.
2. Power on the system, then Press F12 key and Select "USB Storage Device" and Boot to DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable is located.
4. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot to take effect.
[Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment, if UEFI Boot mode with Load Legacy Option disabled (Non-Windows users)]
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB key.
2. Power on the system, then go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 and go to "Boot > Boot List Option".
3. Change "UEFI" to "Legacy" of Boot List Option
4. Go to "Exit > Exit Save Changes" and reboot system.
5. Press F12, then Select "USB Storage Device" and Boot to DOS prompt.
6. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable is located.
7. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot.
8. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 and go to "Boot > Boot List Option".
9. Change "Legacy" to "UEFI" Boot Option.
10. Go to "Exit > Exit Save Changes" and reboot system.
Reboot will be required
Applies to
Dell Alienware 17 System BIOS