Not that it matters, but most of what follows is true.....
From BIOS version 1.17.0 DELL BIOS's seem to have the 2023 certs available, as does the more current 1.22.0 as stated by @DELL-ChrisM2
XPS_9640_1.22.0.exe File size 50.02 MB
Description
This package contains the Dell system BIOS update. BIOS is a firmware package that is embedded on a small memory chip on the system board. It controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, and other devices. This update addresses the Dell Security Advisories (DSA). A security advisory is a statement when a security vulnerability impacts a product, and a remedy is available for the vulnerability.
Important Information
- This BIOS contains the new 2023 Secure Boot Certificates.
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If Windows shows a warning
Checkmsinfo32and confirmSecure Boot State = On. Microsoft says that state is the key first check.
If the warning persists after the BIOS update, reboot once or twice more; some systems do not clear the Windows security warning immediately after the certificate change.
If BitLocker is enabled, suspend it before BIOS/Secure Boot changes and make sure you have the recovery key. That avoids recovery prompts during the firmware update flow.
For your specific model
The Dell support article includesXPS 16 9640in the list of platforms that receive the new certificates, with minimum BIOS1.17.0. If you are already on that BIOS or newer and the machine is fully patched, the certificate rollover should be handled automatically by Dell firmware and/or Windows Update.
Practical sequence
Back up important data.
Save your BitLocker recovery key and suspend BitLocker.
Update Windows.
Install the latest XPS 16 9640 BIOS from Dell.
Reboot, confirm Secure Boot is still On, then check whether the warning has cleared.
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Posted May 27th, 2026 16:41
What BIOS version are you currently running?
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