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 5378/5578/7378/7579/7779 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 that is embedded on a small memory chip on the system board. It controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, and other devices.
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Fixes & Enhancements

- Updated the Absolute Home & Office persistence module.
- Enhanced the compatibility for Dell Universal Dock D6000.
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Version

1.20.0, 1.20.0

Release date

03 Aug 2017

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: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: Inspiron_5378_7378_5578_7579_7779_1.20.0.exe
File Size: 6.19 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. 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:
efe2578b905a97e88a6f31c3d4fe231c
SHA1:
b9b75ec02928bd90be9bfcda608a813e378ecb0f
SHA-256:
bcc89c0243003668510d1c70a863849f6fd355d8398c86efb10aac9ce0e2ccee

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BIOS Recovery 2
Inspiron Starlord series System BIOS
Dell Update Package Instructions

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

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

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