Updating the BIOS in Windows
Prerequisites
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup) when you replace the system board or if an update is available.
About this task
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.
Steps
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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.