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 Aurora R12 System BIOS

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.
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. This update addresses the Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00562. A security advisory is a statement when a security vulnerability impacts a product, and a remedy is available for the vulnerability.
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Alienware_Aurora_R12_1.1.8.exe | 9.19 MB
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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: Alienware_Aurora_R12_1.1.8.exe
File Size: 9.19 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:
2370D444C25370BE7C8F57E5016AF052
SHA1:
EE61A7675F85C93A46F4CB6E956D33F3BD3B550D
SHA-256:
D05775E71611A4B5AA6022D75CD28C4C75F9208720C27587F8836DECBAD95B32

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Firmware updates to address the Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00562 (CVE-2021-0157).
- Firmware updates to address security vulnerabilities.
- Fixed the issue where the BIOS cannot be updated using Dell SupportAssist.

Enhancements:
- Improved the BIOS update user interface when updating through Windows Update.
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Version

1.1.8, 1.1.8

Release date

07 Dec 2021

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.
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File Format: BIOS Recovery Image File
File Name: BIOS_IMG.rcv
File Size: 16.38 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
8832efd2792add58a666128e98cc447a
SHA1:
9d26266732297e7f3ef7e8547cdd87ce9fff4dad
SHA-256:
4d9e52ededb2b08c16b4bd3fe74b5503d3ecfdac8c0daf2c9b2dd74cc32e6824

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- Once the BIOS is upgraded, you cannot downgrade the BIOS EXE/Recovery (RCV) to versions earlier than 1.1.0 due to restrictions. BIOS downgrades are restricted when there are security updates and important fixes with earlier versions that impact the functionality of the system.
- 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.
1.1.2406 Feb 2024
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1.1.2207 Aug 2023
1.1.2107 Jul 2023
1.1.2008 Apr 2023
1.1.1913 Feb 2023
1.1.1812 Dec 2022
1.1.1711 Oct 2022
1.1.1628 Jul 2022
1.1.1506 Jul 2022
1.1.1408 Jun 2022
1.1.1212 Apr 2022
1.1.1025 Feb 2022
1.1.912 Jan 2022
1.1.712 Oct 2021
1.1.616 Sep 2021
1.1.524 Aug 2021
1.1.222 Jun 2021
1.1.131 May 2021
1.0.118 Mar 2021
Alienware Aurora R12
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.
5. 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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