Optiplex 5050 BIOS update

Question

Hello, I'm using a new Optiplex 5050 / Windows 10 machine and on checking for driver updates I'm told the BIOS needs updating. The BIOS I'm offered is version 1.2.0 last updated 6th February 2017.My already installed BIOS is version 1.3.5 dated 02/03 2017. So it would appear that Dell are saying I should update to an 'older' version of the BIOS. I'm always wary of updating BIOS files at the best of times, having had  an unfortunate experience years ago and I don't wish to try anything before I get some confirmation that my BIOS really DOES need updating (or backdating...?). Can someone also give me some assurance of how reliable this will be when done via the Windows environment as I'm terrified of bricking a new machine ! Thanks for your help.

DELL-Jesse L · Answer

optijohn,

If you have the latest bios, then disregard the update information. The updates do not know that you have installed the latest bios. They just suggest for your computer in case you haven't updated drivers.

optijohn · Answer

Jesse L,

Many thanks for your quick reply, appreciate your help - again !

I did think maybe that the newest BIOS might have had problems so Dell was suggesting backdating to a previous version.

Thanks.

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