====== Laptops - Dell XPS 13 - Flash Bios ======


1.  Ensure the USB stick is formatted using FAT32.

2.  Download the BIOS update from http://www.dell.com/support/home/uk/en/ukbsdt1/product-support/product/xps-13-9360-laptop/drivers.

3.  Copy BIOS update to the USB.

<WRAP notice>
**NOTE:**  The BIOS will end in an **.EXE** extension.  Even though Linux can’t open it natively, it will be processed by the BIOS properly.
</WRAP>

4.  Reboot the system, and press **F12** at the Dell splash screen.

This will bring up the **One time boot menu**.

5.  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.

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===== References =====

http://www.dell.com/support/article/uk/en/ukbsdt1/sln171755/updating-the-dell-bios-in-linux-and-ubuntu-environments?lang=en

https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Flashing_BIOS_from_Linux

http://www.dell.com/support/home/uk/en/ukbsdt1/product-support/product/xps-13-9360-laptop/drivers?os=biosa&lwp=rt

http://www.dell.com/support/home/uk/en/ukbsdt1/drivers/driversdetails?driverId=7RXGJ