Do not turn off your computer or disconnect from the power source while updating the BIOS as this could harm your computer. During the update, your computer will restart and you may briefly see a black screen.

Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

Dell Optiplex 380 System BIOS

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 provides the BIOS Update for Dell OptiPlex 380 running the following Windows Operating Systems: Windows and DOS
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
-Not Applicable.

Enhancements
-Added windows signing support.
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Version

A07, A07

Release date

17 Jul 2012

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
Dell 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: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: O380-A07.exe
File Size: 1.08 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of a BIOS-executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable USB flash drive, then boot the system to the USB flash drive and run the program.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
27ed084dc2347a4d89f3b48313ce7f26
SHA1:
d72c855d8f13f5eed303109cc7b8bdc8b799b7ea
SHA-256:
3c1d4043c299dc851ac7a42fc31ae5c184a54c92c26f558dff6bcf7687ff4044

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OPTIPLEX 380 SYSTEM BIOS
BIOS Update Executable for Windows/DOS

Download

1. 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.
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)
NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB key.
2. Boot from the USB key to the DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable is located.

Reboot will be required

Need help with BIOS issues?

Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.

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