When you see the error "BIOS update failed as password is not configured," it typically appears within Dell Command Update or Dell Update applications. The message instructs you to "configure the BIOS password in settings and retry." However, many users report that no BIOS password has ever been set on their systems, and previous BIOS updates completed successfully without issue.
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell\Commandupdate\dcu-cli.exe" /configure -biospassword="your password"
Contact Dell Technical Support if:
After the BIOS is successfully updated, you can remove the password if it is not required by your organization's security policy.
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Does your system currently have a set, or are you looking for the steps to configure one for the first time?
Download the BIOS .exe directly from the Dell Support Drivers & Downloads page. When you see the error "BIOS update failed
I’m trying to update the BIOS on a Dell system (OptiPlex/Latitude/Precision), but the update keeps failing with the message:
Based on extensive user reports and Dell community discussions, there are several possible causes for this error: the BIOS updates will proceed normally
Once the password is set, the BIOS updates will proceed normally, either via Dell Command | Update or direct execution. 3. Alternative Solution: Using Command Line Switches