Force update Dell Bios/UEFI firmware using USB:
You may want to force update the UEFI Firmware if you cant update since there is a failed/no battery and you don't have a supported version of Windows installed.
Make sure you have the right PC file or it will lead to a brick!
To get bios on USB flash drive:
- Go to your dell PC's supported page and download the latest bios exe file.
- Put it on the root of a FAT32 flash drive.
- Plug the flash drive in a powered off pc.
- Press F12 key at the Splash screen & select BIOS Flash Update.
How to force it:
- Load the driver from the USB storage device.
- Under the options section input: "/forceit" without quotations.
- It should run now.
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Sources:
Dell: how-to-flash-the-bios-on-a-dell-desktop-or-notebook-with-a-usb-thumb-drive
Dell: forcing-a-bios-update-without-the-ac-adapter-attached-on-a-dell-laptop
Date: Feb 2024 - Apr 2024
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