How to update BIOS using Linux

November 28, 2020

In this tutorial i show you the process of upgrading the bios on a dell latitude e4310 laptop. Starting from sourcing the information you need to get the bios executables and making sure the executables have not been damaged while you downloaded them.

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I also show you how to use the hashes provided by the bios vendor to confirm that your bios files are intact.

For the installation process i used freedos loaded onto a USB flash drive which i used to boot from and install the new BIOS update onto the laptop.

Freedos:
http://www.freedos.org/

*Disclaimer!*
This tutorial is for education and evaluation purposes ONLY!
Updating BIOS can be dangerous and render your computer unusable if done incorrectly. Make sure you follow any instructions of the manufacturer of your hardware before you attempt to update BIOS.

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