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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5721A07.exe | 4.47 MB
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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: 5721A07.exe
File Size: 4.47 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:
ca2747337c54d975b2b4989438c52549
SHA1:
bd3eac5c74303ded32215326ea7234f73e3b33a8
SHA-256:
176e8bbb39d1a4f60815168f8f2dedd12ae61540fe034fcffd19b7c62b15ee2e

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
Not Applicable
Enhancements
Update CPU microcode
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Version

A07

Release date

23 May 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
A0828 Jun 2013
A0604 Mar 2013
A0505 Feb 2013
Dell Inspiron 5521/5721/3521/3721 and Vostro 2521
Reboot will be required

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