If you prefer using the automated update tools, you must either remove the existing password or correctly configure it within the tool. To Remove/Clear the Password:

Dell's automated update tools (Dell Update, Alienware Update, or SupportAssist) do not currently have a built-in feature to prompt for or store a BIOS Admin Password during the update process.

: If an Admin Password is set in the BIOS, the system locks the firmware to prevent unauthorized changes.

The most reliable way to bypass this error is to skip the automated tool and install the update manually.

: Double-click the downloaded file. Unlike the automated tool, the standalone installer will explicitly prompt you to enter the BIOS Admin Password before proceeding.

Fix: BIOS Update Failed Because Password is Not Configured (Dell)

: Follow the prompts to restart and complete the flash process. Solution 2: Clear or Set the BIOS Password