How to Flash BIOS A12 to a Seat Processor
Powering some of the most basic functions of your computer is the BIOS, or Basic Input-Output System, which tells your computer what to do when it boots up. Power is routed to the seated processor on the motherboard and the BIOS plays an important part in ensuring the processor doesn't overheat or receive too much power. The "A12" BIOS is a BIOS version that's programmed into Dell laptops and desktops. If you're experiencing some hardware issues, flashing (or resetting) the BIOS may solve them.
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Instructions
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Open a command line interface to your PC by launching Windows and pressing the "Start" button. Click on "Run" and type in "cmd.exe" and then press "OK" to launch the command line interface.
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Enter the following command to flash your BIOS, replacing the "example.bin" file with the name of the BIN file used by your BIOS update:
A:uniflash.exe example.bin
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Press the "Enter" key on your keyboard and allow your computer to automatically flash the BIOS and restart. Do not interrupt the BIOS flashing process until it is completed. Wait to be returned to the Windows log-in screen before attempting to use the computer.
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