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.

Latitude D830 System BIOS

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Latitude D830 System BIOS

Get the latest driver

An updated version of this driver may be available.

This driver is up-to-date

The driver information is up-to-date. To view all drivers for your Latitude D830, go to Drivers & Downloads.

Fixes & Enhancements

Enhance System Security.

Version

Version A17, A17

Category

BIOS

Release date

16 Jul 2013

Last Updated

16 Jul 2013

Importance

Available formats

File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: D830_A17.exe
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 1.18 MB
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:
8d0ca61966b3a024271b73ae075a6be6
SHA1:
f74d820027c5b915214ba4f794067c24f1749234
SHA-256:
02ea4955fb11b91bdc785f0e94b2d888f13e35da49dcc2caff3f8bc83e632770

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

A1602 Jan 2012
Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format

1. Download file to Desktop

2. Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios.

Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment

Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)


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Download file to Desktop

The file D830_A17.exe is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.


1. Click Download now.The File Download window appears.

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.

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Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment


1. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled D830_A17.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 USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.

1. Copy the file D830_A17.exe to a bootable USB key.

2. Boot from the USB key to the DOS prompt.

3. Run the file by typing Y:\D830_A17.exe (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).

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Note: Please make sure you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating BIOS on a BitLocker enabled system.
If you doesn't enable BitLocker on your system you can ignore it.

Reboot will be required

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