How to do BIOS/UEFI update on a Ubuntu system?
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I am following these instructions:
http://www.dell.com/support/article/gu/en/gubiz1/sln171755/updating-the-dell-bios-in-linux-and-ubuntu-environments?lang=en#updatebios2015
and similarly
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BIOSUpdate#Boot_into_BIOS_.28F10.29_to_upgrade_BIOS
I downloaded the BIOS update executable and put it into a USB drive, then after reboot I select BIOS update, where a GUI asks me to select the file. This is where I get stuck, as I cannot figure out how to select the file and continue:
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I am following these instructions:
http://www.dell.com/support/article/gu/en/gubiz1/sln171755/updating-the-dell-bios-in-linux-and-ubuntu-environments?lang=en#updatebios2015
and similarly
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BIOSUpdate#Boot_into_BIOS_.28F10.29_to_upgrade_BIOS
I downloaded the BIOS update executable and put it into a USB drive, then after reboot I select BIOS update, where a GUI asks me to select the file. This is where I get stuck, as I cannot figure out how to select the file and continue:
updates uefi dell bios
asked Jun 5 at 1:38
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Hi, is your system pre installed with Ubuntu? can you provide the link from where you downloaded the BIOS update executable file?
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 4:33
@PRATAP yes ubuntu 17.10, the download link is from the post, following the instructions to the DELL website and oficial downloads: dell.com/support/home/gu/en/gubiz1?app=drivers
– hirschme
Jun 5 at 14:40
Hi, can you check this pic we.tl/ADmNd4WnZg. i did not find any support for "Other OS" in the dell support page for the model xps 8920. the link provided by you is taking me to "Service Tag" field.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 18:34
I have gone through the links you provided in the post deeply. Before going further, i would like to know is your system UEFI capable or limited to BIOS only. Based on this we can have a solution.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 19:10
@PRATAP it is definitely UEFI capable. Been using it in UEFI mode over a year without issues.
– hirschme
Jun 5 at 19:12
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I am following these instructions:
http://www.dell.com/support/article/gu/en/gubiz1/sln171755/updating-the-dell-bios-in-linux-and-ubuntu-environments?lang=en#updatebios2015
and similarly
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BIOSUpdate#Boot_into_BIOS_.28F10.29_to_upgrade_BIOS
I downloaded the BIOS update executable and put it into a USB drive, then after reboot I select BIOS update, where a GUI asks me to select the file. This is where I get stuck, as I cannot figure out how to select the file and continue:
updates uefi dell bios
asked Jun 5 at 1:38
hirschme
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I am following these instructions:
http://www.dell.com/support/article/gu/en/gubiz1/sln171755/updating-the-dell-bios-in-linux-and-ubuntu-environments?lang=en#updatebios2015
and similarly
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BIOSUpdate#Boot_into_BIOS_.28F10.29_to_upgrade_BIOS
I downloaded the BIOS update executable and put it into a USB drive, then after reboot I select BIOS update, where a GUI asks me to select the file. This is where I get stuck, as I cannot figure out how to select the file and continue:
updates uefi dell bios
asked Jun 5 at 1:38
hirschme
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asked Jun 5 at 1:38
hirschme
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asked Jun 5 at 1:38
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Hi, is your system pre installed with Ubuntu? can you provide the link from where you downloaded the BIOS update executable file?
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 4:33
@PRATAP yes ubuntu 17.10, the download link is from the post, following the instructions to the DELL website and oficial downloads: dell.com/support/home/gu/en/gubiz1?app=drivers
– hirschme
Jun 5 at 14:40
Hi, can you check this pic we.tl/ADmNd4WnZg. i did not find any support for "Other OS" in the dell support page for the model xps 8920. the link provided by you is taking me to "Service Tag" field.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 18:34
I have gone through the links you provided in the post deeply. Before going further, i would like to know is your system UEFI capable or limited to BIOS only. Based on this we can have a solution.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 19:10
@PRATAP it is definitely UEFI capable. Been using it in UEFI mode over a year without issues.
– hirschme
Jun 5 at 19:12
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Hi, is your system pre installed with Ubuntu? can you provide the link from where you downloaded the BIOS update executable file?
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 4:33
@PRATAP yes ubuntu 17.10, the download link is from the post, following the instructions to the DELL website and oficial downloads: dell.com/support/home/gu/en/gubiz1?app=drivers
– hirschme
Jun 5 at 14:40
Hi, can you check this pic we.tl/ADmNd4WnZg. i did not find any support for "Other OS" in the dell support page for the model xps 8920. the link provided by you is taking me to "Service Tag" field.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 18:34
I have gone through the links you provided in the post deeply. Before going further, i would like to know is your system UEFI capable or limited to BIOS only. Based on this we can have a solution.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 19:10
@PRATAP it is definitely UEFI capable. Been using it in UEFI mode over a year without issues.
– hirschme
Jun 5 at 19:12
Hi, is your system pre installed with Ubuntu? can you provide the link from where you downloaded the BIOS update executable file?
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 4:33
Hi, is your system pre installed with Ubuntu? can you provide the link from where you downloaded the BIOS update executable file?
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 4:33
@PRATAP yes ubuntu 17.10, the download link is from the post, following the instructions to the DELL website and oficial downloads: dell.com/support/home/gu/en/gubiz1?app=drivers
– hirschme
Jun 5 at 14:40
@PRATAP yes ubuntu 17.10, the download link is from the post, following the instructions to the DELL website and oficial downloads: dell.com/support/home/gu/en/gubiz1?app=drivers
– hirschme
Jun 5 at 14:40
Hi, can you check this pic we.tl/ADmNd4WnZg. i did not find any support for "Other OS" in the dell support page for the model xps 8920. the link provided by you is taking me to "Service Tag" field.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 18:34
Hi, can you check this pic we.tl/ADmNd4WnZg. i did not find any support for "Other OS" in the dell support page for the model xps 8920. the link provided by you is taking me to "Service Tag" field.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 18:34
I have gone through the links you provided in the post deeply. Before going further, i would like to know is your system UEFI capable or limited to BIOS only. Based on this we can have a solution.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 19:10
I have gone through the links you provided in the post deeply. Before going further, i would like to know is your system UEFI capable or limited to BIOS only. Based on this we can have a solution.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 19:10
@PRATAP it is definitely UEFI capable. Been using it in UEFI mode over a year without issues.
– hirschme
Jun 5 at 19:12
@PRATAP it is definitely UEFI capable. Been using it in UEFI mode over a year without issues.
– hirschme
Jun 5 at 19:12
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Please see the attached Pics. I have used "Disks" in Ubuntu 18.04. things may be slightly different with your Ubuntu 17.10
Assumptions: System is UEFI Capable
- Download the latest BIOS from https://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER04836492M/1/XPS8920_1.0.15.exe
- Keep the empty USB in the system you want to use for Updating BIOS.
- Open "Disks" from your Ubuntu 17.10
- Select the USB from the left panel of "Disks"
- Click the settings/gear icon below the "Volumes" and "Click Format Partition"
- give some name in the "Volume Name" prompt.
- under the "Type", Select "For use with all systems and devices (FAT)
- Click "Next" & "Format"
- wait for "Disks" to finish the process and Confirm the "Partitin Type" is exactly W95 FAT32 (LBA)
- Now copy the already downloaded file XPS8920_1.0.15.exe in to this USB.
- Reboot the system, and press F12 at the Dell splash screen
This will bring up the One time boot menu
Select the option to BIOS Flash Update
In the popup, navigate to your USB disk and select the BIOS you downloaded
Once the update has been completed, the system will reboot automatically
answered Jun 5 at 19:51
PRATAP
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I thought the problem was how to navigate the app not how to boot it?
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jun 5 at 19:55
1
@WinEunuuchs2Unix Hi, in the attached image of question, he is not able to select the file. this could be due to the partition type formatting of USB. Lets see this time if he could navigate to the downloaded file & update the BIOS. Thank You.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 20:01
Sorry on my itty bitty cell phone and missed the fact it was non bootable.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jun 5 at 20:03
@PRATAP probably correct. FS needs to be FAT.
– Rinzwind
Jun 5 at 20:06
1
@hirschme you got it solved. that is nice. i guess if you have updated the BIOS before you install Ubuntu 18.04 you would not have faced this error. Thank You.
– PRATAP
Jun 6 at 16:20
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1 Answer
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oldest
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active
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up vote
2
down vote
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Please see the attached Pics. I have used "Disks" in Ubuntu 18.04. things may be slightly different with your Ubuntu 17.10
Assumptions: System is UEFI Capable
- Download the latest BIOS from https://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER04836492M/1/XPS8920_1.0.15.exe
- Keep the empty USB in the system you want to use for Updating BIOS.
- Open "Disks" from your Ubuntu 17.10
- Select the USB from the left panel of "Disks"
- Click the settings/gear icon below the "Volumes" and "Click Format Partition"
- give some name in the "Volume Name" prompt.
- under the "Type", Select "For use with all systems and devices (FAT)
- Click "Next" & "Format"
- wait for "Disks" to finish the process and Confirm the "Partitin Type" is exactly W95 FAT32 (LBA)
- Now copy the already downloaded file XPS8920_1.0.15.exe in to this USB.
- Reboot the system, and press F12 at the Dell splash screen
This will bring up the One time boot menu
Select the option to BIOS Flash Update
In the popup, navigate to your USB disk and select the BIOS you downloaded
Once the update has been completed, the system will reboot automatically
answered Jun 5 at 19:51
PRATAP
352215
I thought the problem was how to navigate the app not how to boot it?
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jun 5 at 19:55
1
@WinEunuuchs2Unix Hi, in the attached image of question, he is not able to select the file. this could be due to the partition type formatting of USB. Lets see this time if he could navigate to the downloaded file & update the BIOS. Thank You.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 20:01
Sorry on my itty bitty cell phone and missed the fact it was non bootable.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jun 5 at 20:03
@PRATAP probably correct. FS needs to be FAT.
– Rinzwind
Jun 5 at 20:06
1
@hirschme you got it solved. that is nice. i guess if you have updated the BIOS before you install Ubuntu 18.04 you would not have faced this error. Thank You.
– PRATAP
Jun 6 at 16:20
 |Â
show 5 more comments
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
Please see the attached Pics. I have used "Disks" in Ubuntu 18.04. things may be slightly different with your Ubuntu 17.10
Assumptions: System is UEFI Capable
- Download the latest BIOS from https://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER04836492M/1/XPS8920_1.0.15.exe
- Keep the empty USB in the system you want to use for Updating BIOS.
- Open "Disks" from your Ubuntu 17.10
- Select the USB from the left panel of "Disks"
- Click the settings/gear icon below the "Volumes" and "Click Format Partition"
- give some name in the "Volume Name" prompt.
- under the "Type", Select "For use with all systems and devices (FAT)
- Click "Next" & "Format"
- wait for "Disks" to finish the process and Confirm the "Partitin Type" is exactly W95 FAT32 (LBA)
- Now copy the already downloaded file XPS8920_1.0.15.exe in to this USB.
- Reboot the system, and press F12 at the Dell splash screen
This will bring up the One time boot menu
Select the option to BIOS Flash Update
In the popup, navigate to your USB disk and select the BIOS you downloaded
Once the update has been completed, the system will reboot automatically
answered Jun 5 at 19:51
PRATAP
352215
I thought the problem was how to navigate the app not how to boot it?
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jun 5 at 19:55
1
@WinEunuuchs2Unix Hi, in the attached image of question, he is not able to select the file. this could be due to the partition type formatting of USB. Lets see this time if he could navigate to the downloaded file & update the BIOS. Thank You.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 20:01
Sorry on my itty bitty cell phone and missed the fact it was non bootable.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jun 5 at 20:03
@PRATAP probably correct. FS needs to be FAT.
– Rinzwind
Jun 5 at 20:06
1
@hirschme you got it solved. that is nice. i guess if you have updated the BIOS before you install Ubuntu 18.04 you would not have faced this error. Thank You.
– PRATAP
Jun 6 at 16:20
 |Â
show 5 more comments
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
Please see the attached Pics. I have used "Disks" in Ubuntu 18.04. things may be slightly different with your Ubuntu 17.10
Assumptions: System is UEFI Capable
- Download the latest BIOS from https://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER04836492M/1/XPS8920_1.0.15.exe
- Keep the empty USB in the system you want to use for Updating BIOS.
- Open "Disks" from your Ubuntu 17.10
- Select the USB from the left panel of "Disks"
- Click the settings/gear icon below the "Volumes" and "Click Format Partition"
- give some name in the "Volume Name" prompt.
- under the "Type", Select "For use with all systems and devices (FAT)
- Click "Next" & "Format"
- wait for "Disks" to finish the process and Confirm the "Partitin Type" is exactly W95 FAT32 (LBA)
- Now copy the already downloaded file XPS8920_1.0.15.exe in to this USB.
- Reboot the system, and press F12 at the Dell splash screen
This will bring up the One time boot menu
Select the option to BIOS Flash Update
In the popup, navigate to your USB disk and select the BIOS you downloaded
Once the update has been completed, the system will reboot automatically
answered Jun 5 at 19:51
PRATAP
352215
Please see the attached Pics. I have used "Disks" in Ubuntu 18.04. things may be slightly different with your Ubuntu 17.10
Assumptions: System is UEFI Capable
- Download the latest BIOS from https://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER04836492M/1/XPS8920_1.0.15.exe
- Keep the empty USB in the system you want to use for Updating BIOS.
- Open "Disks" from your Ubuntu 17.10
- Select the USB from the left panel of "Disks"
- Click the settings/gear icon below the "Volumes" and "Click Format Partition"
- give some name in the "Volume Name" prompt.
- under the "Type", Select "For use with all systems and devices (FAT)
- Click "Next" & "Format"
- wait for "Disks" to finish the process and Confirm the "Partitin Type" is exactly W95 FAT32 (LBA)
- Now copy the already downloaded file XPS8920_1.0.15.exe in to this USB.
- Reboot the system, and press F12 at the Dell splash screen
This will bring up the One time boot menu
Select the option to BIOS Flash Update
In the popup, navigate to your USB disk and select the BIOS you downloaded
Once the update has been completed, the system will reboot automatically
answered Jun 5 at 19:51
PRATAP
352215
answered Jun 5 at 19:51
PRATAP
352215
answered Jun 5 at 19:51
PRATAP
352215
answered Jun 5 at 19:51
PRATAP
352215
352215
I thought the problem was how to navigate the app not how to boot it?
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jun 5 at 19:55
1
@WinEunuuchs2Unix Hi, in the attached image of question, he is not able to select the file. this could be due to the partition type formatting of USB. Lets see this time if he could navigate to the downloaded file & update the BIOS. Thank You.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 20:01
Sorry on my itty bitty cell phone and missed the fact it was non bootable.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jun 5 at 20:03
@PRATAP probably correct. FS needs to be FAT.
– Rinzwind
Jun 5 at 20:06
1
@hirschme you got it solved. that is nice. i guess if you have updated the BIOS before you install Ubuntu 18.04 you would not have faced this error. Thank You.
– PRATAP
Jun 6 at 16:20
 |Â
show 5 more comments
I thought the problem was how to navigate the app not how to boot it?
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jun 5 at 19:55
1
@WinEunuuchs2Unix Hi, in the attached image of question, he is not able to select the file. this could be due to the partition type formatting of USB. Lets see this time if he could navigate to the downloaded file & update the BIOS. Thank You.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 20:01
Sorry on my itty bitty cell phone and missed the fact it was non bootable.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jun 5 at 20:03
@PRATAP probably correct. FS needs to be FAT.
– Rinzwind
Jun 5 at 20:06
1
@hirschme you got it solved. that is nice. i guess if you have updated the BIOS before you install Ubuntu 18.04 you would not have faced this error. Thank You.
– PRATAP
Jun 6 at 16:20
I thought the problem was how to navigate the app not how to boot it?
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jun 5 at 19:55
I thought the problem was how to navigate the app not how to boot it?
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jun 5 at 19:55
1
1
@WinEunuuchs2Unix Hi, in the attached image of question, he is not able to select the file. this could be due to the partition type formatting of USB. Lets see this time if he could navigate to the downloaded file & update the BIOS. Thank You.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 20:01
@WinEunuuchs2Unix Hi, in the attached image of question, he is not able to select the file. this could be due to the partition type formatting of USB. Lets see this time if he could navigate to the downloaded file & update the BIOS. Thank You.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 20:01
Sorry on my itty bitty cell phone and missed the fact it was non bootable.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jun 5 at 20:03
Sorry on my itty bitty cell phone and missed the fact it was non bootable.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jun 5 at 20:03
@PRATAP probably correct. FS needs to be FAT.
– Rinzwind
Jun 5 at 20:06
@PRATAP probably correct. FS needs to be FAT.
– Rinzwind
Jun 5 at 20:06
1
1
@hirschme you got it solved. that is nice. i guess if you have updated the BIOS before you install Ubuntu 18.04 you would not have faced this error. Thank You.
– PRATAP
Jun 6 at 16:20
@hirschme you got it solved. that is nice. i guess if you have updated the BIOS before you install Ubuntu 18.04 you would not have faced this error. Thank You.
– PRATAP
Jun 6 at 16:20
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Hi, is your system pre installed with Ubuntu? can you provide the link from where you downloaded the BIOS update executable file?
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 4:33
@PRATAP yes ubuntu 17.10, the download link is from the post, following the instructions to the DELL website and oficial downloads: dell.com/support/home/gu/en/gubiz1?app=drivers
– hirschme
Jun 5 at 14:40
Hi, can you check this pic we.tl/ADmNd4WnZg. i did not find any support for "Other OS" in the dell support page for the model xps 8920. the link provided by you is taking me to "Service Tag" field.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 18:34
I have gone through the links you provided in the post deeply. Before going further, i would like to know is your system UEFI capable or limited to BIOS only. Based on this we can have a solution.
– PRATAP
Jun 5 at 19:10
@PRATAP it is definitely UEFI capable. Been using it in UEFI mode over a year without issues.
– hirschme
Jun 5 at 19:12