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.

Alienware M14R2 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.
This package contains the Dell system BIOS update. BIOS is a firmware package that is embedded on a small memory chip on the system board. It controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, and other devices.
To view all drivers for your ALIENWARE M14X R2, go to Drivers and downloads.
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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: M14XR2A15WIN.exe
File Size: 4.49 MB
Format Description
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
db2b279d2d02cab74f9465f931941823
SHA1:
27163fbc329534aa8af1fd1e559c9ff67ddf3c61
SHA-256:
803a09389867810f0a1fa0b2f515388a7a3edd110536413b443d4bce0a85ddec

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Fixes & Enhancements

- Update to the latest CPU microcode to address CVE-2017-5715 and associated Intel Reboot issue
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Version

X49, A15

Release date

30 Mar 2018

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Critical
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.

Additional details

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A1610 Dec 2018
A1324 Jul 2013
A1211 Apr 2013
A1121 Feb 2013
A1002 Jan 2013
A0912 Oct 2012
A0301 Jun 2012
A0230 Apr 2012
Alienware M14XR2
Updating the BIOS from Windows

Note 1: Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption on a BitLocker-enabled system. If it 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.

Download and Installation
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. Click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
3. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and 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.

Need help with BIOS issues?

Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.

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