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For additional helpful information, please refer to our Knowledge Base. View article.Dell ControlVault Firmware
Restart required AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.This package contains the Dell ControlVault firmware. Dell ControlVault is a hardware-based security solution that provides a secure bank that stores your passwords, biometric templates, and security codes within the firmware. It Installs Fingerprint, Smartcard, and Near-field communication (NFC) drivers and firmware.
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Fixes & Enhancements
- Improved the power consumption of the system.
Read MoreVersion
3.3.15.0, A40
Release date
13 Apr 2016
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Security
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: ControlVault_Setup_GDFGW_3.3.15.0_A40_ZPE.exe
File Size: 5.25 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
fbddaa6b13d7c5c475bf783d20151dd0
SHA1:
2492a1e8e9878e25c90db47a890d45157881be13
SHA-256:
c14687eb9879fd4529f1a0bf497dfecf80ea8d6a01ab464bfb40c5f928cf4422
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: Update Dell ControlVault Drivers and Firmware.pdf
File Size: 2.81 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This format consists of an archive of PDF files used to provide help and procedural information to the customer. It is necessary to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader first to view the files in this archive.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
a56831d76dac08d2c68acad083ce7ab7
SHA1:
977ab801b48e2024d17eea1d5065ebbcd44dd18c
SHA-256:
0e261f82243c3f9146bc089d869deecc59fa6993972ea292f8ffa484665061ea
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 7, 32-bit
Windows 7, 64-bit
Windows 8.1, 32-bit
Windows 8.1, 64-bit
Windows 10, 32-bit
Windows 10, 64-bit
Applies to
Dell ControlVault
Installation instructions
Hard Drive Installation (using WinZip) with Setup.exe File
Download
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save or Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window is displayed.
3. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save. The file downloads to your desktop.
4. If the Download Complete window is displayed, click Close. The file icon is displayed on your desktop.
Installation
1. Double-click the new icon on the desktop.
2. The Self-Extracting window is displayed and prompts you to extract to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\GDFGW (where GDFGW is the file name for download). Write down this path so the executable (i.e.Setup.exe) file can be found later.
3. The Self-Extractor window is displayed.
4. Click OK.
5. After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it.
6. Click Start button and then click Run.
7. Type C:\DELL\DRIVERS\GDFGW (where GDFGW is the name of the file) in the Open textbox and then click OK.
Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
Download
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save or Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window is displayed.
3. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save. The file downloads to your desktop.
4. If the Download Complete window is displayed, click Close. The file icon is displayed on your desktop.
Installation
1. Double-click the new icon on the desktop.
2. The Self-Extracting window is displayed and prompts you to extract to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\GDFGW (where GDFGW is the file name for download). Write down this path so the executable (i.e.Setup.exe) file can be found later.
3. The Self-Extractor window is displayed.
4. Click OK.
5. After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it.
6. Click Start button and then click Run.
7. Type C:\DELL\DRIVERS\GDFGW (where GDFGW is the name of the file) in the Open textbox and then click OK.
Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
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