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 Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme 7204

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 provides the Dell System BIOS update and is supported on Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme 7204 for Windows and DOS Operating Systems.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- Fixed issue to safely remove and eject media connected to the dock USB port
- Added microcode to disable the TSX instruction
- Includes Intel Security Disclosure: Capsule Vulnerability Workaround
- Resolves battery charging issues related to OVP and false thermtrips
- Fixed potential blank screen issue when resuming from S3 via USB Wake
- Resolved issue causing iSCT to wake the system while in S4
- Resolved issue related to Daylight Saving Time
- Resolved Credant PBA Network stack load issue
- Addressed UEFI Variable Usage Technical Advisory
- Fixed issue that could cause display to turn-on during POST and while in Stealth Mode
- Addressed McAfee UEFI PBA Scan code issue
- Fixed issue that caused the Bluetooth option to disappear from Windows PC Settings when enabling Airplane Mode
- Fixed issue that caused two batteries to be included in the SMBIOS structure (one active and one inactive)
- Added support for missing RGB keyboard manageability tokens
- Fixed issue that prevented the Fn+PrtScr hot key from enabling/disabling Airplane Mode
- Fixed menu navigation issue when remote booting to BIOS Settings using SOL
- Fixed non-functional display and keyboard issue when remote booting to floppy via SOL
- Add key debounce timeout to prevent unintended repeated keys from the keyboard

Enhancements
- Changed the BIOS Default Setting for the Keyboard Backlight with AC feature to Enabled
- Added User Selectable Stealth Mode
- Added support for under-powered AC adapters
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Version

A01

Release date

02 Sep 2014

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.
Available formats
File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: 7204A01.exe
File Size: 8.34 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-executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable USB flash drive, then boot the system to the USB flash drive and run the program.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
6995bc98ad4366ed0d1540c8f70cf0f4
SHA1:
9e972e5354c0b1e5837e804ba8648b844faa93f2
SHA-256:
22d83baf83e21b3229347849a94056d438902cb7b8790fd86f5f820008831d69

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LATITUDE RUGGED XFR SYSTEM BIOS
BIOS Update Executable for Windows/OS Independent

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 a Windows environment
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Windows will auto restart and update the BIOS at the system startup screen.
3. After the BIOS update is complete, the system will auto reboot to take effect.

Perform the BIOS update from the BIOS Boot Menu, independent of the installed operating system
1. Copy the downloaded file to a USB flash device. The flash device does not need to be bootable.
2. Insert the USB flash device into any USB port.
3. Power on the system.
4. At the Dell logo screen, press F12 to access the one-time boot menu.
5. Select "BIOS Flash Update" in the "Other Options" section.
6. Click on the "..." button to browse the USB flash device to locate the downloaded file.
7. Select the file and click "Ok"
8. Confirm the Existing System BIOS Information and the BIOS Update Information are as expected.
9. Click "Begin Flash Update"
10. Review the warning message and click "Yes" to proceed with the update.
11. The system should restart and show a Flash Progress bar on the Dell logo screen as the BIOS update is being performed.
12. The system will restart once again when the Flash update is complete.

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Note: If BitLocker is enabled on your system, please suspend BitLocker encryption before updating the system BIOS.

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