Alienware M17X User Manual

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- If you do not have your computer’s Service Tag:

Click 

a. 

Select Model.

Select the type of product in the 

b. 

Select Your Product Family list.

Select the product brand in the 

c. 

Select Your Product Line list.

Select the product model number in the 

d. 

Select Your Product Model list.

NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to start over again, 

click 

Start Over on the top right of the menu.

Click 

e. 

Confirm.

A list of results appear on the screen. Click 

4. 

BIOS.

Click 

5. 

Download Now to download the latest BIOS file. 

The 

File Download window appears.

Click 

6. 

Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your 

desktop.
Click 

7. 

Close if the Download Complete window appears. 

The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the 

downloaded BIOS update file.
Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the procedures that 

8. 

appear on the screen.

Flashing the BIOS

The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the 

system board. To flash the BIOS: 

Turn on the computer.

1. 

Go to 

2. 

support.dell.com/support/downloads.

Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:

3. 

NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a barcode label on 

the bottom of your computer.

- If you have your computer’s Service Tag:

Click 

a. 

Enter a Tag.

Enter your computer’s Service Tag in the 

b. 

Enter a service tag: field, click 

Go, and proceed to step 4.