Updating the BIOS in Windows
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup) when you replace the system board or if an update is available.
NOTE: If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re enabled after the BIOS update is completed.
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Restart the computer.
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Go to
Dell.com/support.
- Enter the
Service Tag or
Express Service Code and click
Submit.
- Click
Detect Product and follow the instructions on screen.
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If you are unable to detect or find the Service Tag, click
Choose from all products.
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Choose the
Products category from the list.
NOTE: Choose the appropriate category to reach the product page.
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Select your computer model and the
Product Support page of your computer appears.
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Click
Get drivers and click
Drivers and Downloads.
The Drivers and Downloads section opens.
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Click
Find it myself.
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Click
BIOS to view the BIOS versions.
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Identify the latest BIOS file and click
Download.
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Select your preferred download method in the
Please select your download method below
window, click
Download File.
The
File Download window appears.
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Click
Save to save the file on your computer.
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Click
Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.
Follow the instructions on the screen.