Dell M6800 precision. Unable to update BIOS from A05

November 2, 2017, 3:42 am

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Hello.

I have encountered a problem when trying to update BIOS version on my laptop M6800..

I have version A05 installed now and it is not updating any further (also no downgrade).

I have tried EVERY version available on DELL support section - from a01 to a19.

Each try just ends in system reboot and usual windows boot with no update.

I have tried installing via DOS usb stick, via various Win versions, via f12 flash upgrade and finally via dell command update program (which suggested to install a19 and asked to reboot - and nothing again)..

A have tried removing all hardware (msata, sata drives, wifi, dvd), tried bios default settings, tried clearing CMOS with battery disconnect.

Thats what i got in log under win update:

***BIOS flash started on 12/13/2013 at 3:27:04***
Command: C:\Users\User\Downloads\M6800A19.exe /s /l=test.txt

A05 INSTALLED (Dell System Precision M6800)
- (NO MANIFEST ON SYSTEM)


A19 UPDATE (Dell System Precision M6800)
- System BIOS : A19
- Embedded Controller : A13
- Gigabit Ethernet : 1.3
- Legacy Video OROM : 2178.V.15
- Legacy RAID OROM : 12.7.0.1936
- Intel Management Engine Update : 9.1.41.3024
- ACPI OS support : 0.0.0.1
- Intel AntiTheft : 3.0.0.18

Exit Code = 2 (Reboot Required)
***BIOS flash finished at 12/13/2013 at 3:27:13***

After reboot - again - nothing.

Someone pls advise?

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