Always better to do BIOS updates manually, eg download the .exe from the support page yourself, and then double-click to launch it. Be sure to read/follow the instructions carefully to run the update, and disable your anti-malware suite before launching it.
Keep in mind that updating BIOS usually isn't necessary unless it fixes a problem you're actually having, or not updating poses a serious security issue.
There's always a risk a BIOS update will brick the motherboard. Unless the PC is under warranty, Dell won't replace the board if you updated BIOS on your own without direct instructions from a Dell Tech Support agent.
Updating BIOS when the SupportAssist app prompts you is notconsidered to be instructions from a Dell Tech Support agent.
Some other driver updates were released for this model in Dec'18/Jan-Feb'19, so do those even if you decide not to do the BIOS update. Make sure you only install new drivers for the hardware you actually have installed.
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Thank you.
I think you are right about the manual update Problem is I have no idea how to go about finding the update. Would you please direct me to it?
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BIOS 1.2.5
Keep in mind that updating BIOS usually isn't necessary unless it fixes a problem you're actually having, or not updating poses a serious security issue.
There's always a risk a BIOS update will brick the motherboard. Unless the PC is under warranty, Dell won't replace the board if you updated BIOS on your own without direct instructions from a Dell Tech Support agent.
Updating BIOS when the SupportAssist app prompts you is not considered to be instructions from a Dell Tech Support agent.
Some other driver updates were released for this model in Dec'18/Jan-Feb'19, so do those even if you decide not to do the BIOS update. Make sure you only install new drivers for the hardware you actually have installed.