Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Fixed the TPM configuration on a TPM startup error during S3 resume.
- Fixed take long time to exit BIOS setup by press Ctrl+Alt+Del on system without Thunderbolt.
- Fixed WiFi switching fails when Dell TB16 dock is disconnected during sleep.
- Fixed auto wake issue if USB wake support enabled in BIOS setup.
- Fixed Hard Disk Drive (HDD) password bypassed after shutting down system.
- Fixed BIOS recovery via USB thumb drive show firmware update fail issue.
- Updated CPU microcode to address security advisory Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00115 (CVE-2018-3639 & CVE-2018-3640).
- Updated Intel ME Firmware to address security advisories INTEL-SA-00112 (CVE-2018-3628 CVE-2018-3629 CVE-2018-3632 ) & INTEL-SA-00118(CVE-2018-3627).
- Fixed keyboard trigger abnormal when press multiple keys at the same time.
Enhancements
- Updated UEFI compliance level to 2.5.
- Updated Embedded Controller Engine Firmware.
- Updated Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) firmware.
- Enhanced AutoRecovery feature.
- Updated Thermal Algorithm for performance.
This file format consists of a BIOS executable file. The Universal (Windows/MS DOS) format can be used to install from any Windows or MS DOS environment.
Download1. Click Download File to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Windows System will auto restart and update BIOS while system startup screen.
3. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot to take effect.
Note : Please make sure you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating BIOS on a BitLocker enabled system. If you don't enable BitLocker on your system you can ignore it.
About OS Independent BIOS:
Although installing a newer BIOS version might add new features, update various components, or improve the device's usability, this process is very risky, so the upgrade is recommended to be performed only when it is really needed.
In addition to that, this task should be performed by someone who has the knowledge to successfully complete the installation; regular users may fulfill it at their own risk.
When it comes to applying a new version without taking into account the computer's operating system, the most commonly used method to flash the BIOS is by creating a bootable USB or CD containing the update file, and running it from DOS.
Still, regardless of the method used or whether the upgrade is performed by a regular or power user, it's recommended that the new BIOS be applied in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a very important software that loads the currently installed OS, and tests all of the system's hardware components – so make sure you flash it correctly.
Bear in mind that failing to perform a successful installation could seriously damage your device, and the faulty BIOS resulted from the process might even render it unusable.
So, if this release includes useful changes, hit the download button, get the package, and update your BIOS version. Otherwise, check with our website as often as possible, so that you don't miss the release that you need.