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.

Dell Inspiron 5721 System BIOS

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This package provides the BIOS update for Dell Inspiron 5721 running the following Operating Systems: Windows and DOS.
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5721A08.exe | 4.48 MB
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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: 5721A08.exe
File Size: 4.48 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:
d946dc097ab635e7be2d4f16898e1799
SHA1:
e4df8422bf6342045e5d25867cf9400220fb270f
SHA-256:
ee3ad18997acfee336d1d9e1eed540949c5971b985887187e90a00c8370d9345

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- Not Applicable

Enhancements
- Enhanced ROM based Diagnostic tool
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Version

A08

Release date

28 Jun 2013

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.

Additional details

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A0915 Aug 2013
A0723 May 2013
A0604 Mar 2013
A0505 Feb 2013
Dell Inspiron 5521/5721/3521/3721 and Vostro 2521
BIOS Update Executable for Windows/DOS

Download
1. Click Download File to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

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. After BIOS update finished, Windows 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

Need help with BIOS issues?

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

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