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 E6220 System BIOS, A03
Restart requiredAUTO INSTALLEDThis file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
Dell Latitude System BIOS A03
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes/Enhancements ------------------ 1. Addressed some express cards fail to be detected issue. 2. Addressed Hard Drives encryption issue in ATA mode. 3. Addressed some keyboard with USB Hub not accessible during POST. 4. Fixed issue where disabling webcam stops microphone from working. 5 . Fixed issue where battery temperature sensor throttling CPU at high temperature when external power. 6. Fixed issue where Video memory size limited to 256MB in WinXp. 7. Fixed issue where Free Fall Sensor protection doesn't work after resuming from S3. 8. Fixed issue where TPM measurements were not correct when authenticating via PBA. 9. Fixed DellGPE no power at S3 issue. 10. Updated Intel ME Firmware to 7.1.20.1119. 11. Updated to the 1.3.76 version of the Intel PXE OROM.
Note: 1. Please note that if the A01 or before A01 BIOS is currently installed on your system you must first update to A02 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems: 1. Microsoft Windows 7 2. Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 3. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3
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.
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.
Note: 1. Please note that if the A01 or before A01 BIOS is currently installed on your system you must first update to A02 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
2. Click the Save button.The Save As window appears.
3. Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
4. Click the Save button.A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
5. If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
NOTE: Shut down all other applications prior to running the BIOS update utility. The update utility reboots your system in order to get the new BIOS loaded.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
1. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled E6220A03.exe.The Dell BIOS Flash window appears
2. Click the Continue button.The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.
3. Click the OK button.The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed.
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users) NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS DOS USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Copy the file E6220A03.exe to a bootable DOS USB key.
2. Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing Y:\E6220A03.exe (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).
Reboot will be required
Need help with BIOS issues?
Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.