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 Inspiron 5480/5488/5482/5580/5582 and Vostro 5481/5581 System BIOS
Restart required 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 system BIOS update. BIOS is a firmware 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 Intel security advisories INTEL-SA-00185 and INTEL-SA-00191. A security advisory is a statement when a product is impacted by a security vulnerability and a remedy is available.
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Fixes & Enhancements
- Fixed an issue with Secure Boot Option ROM Signature Verification
- Firmware updates to address the Intel security advisory INTEL-SA-00185 (CVE-2018-12188, CVE-2018-12190, CVE-2018-12191, CVE-2018-12192, CVE-2018-12199, CVE-2018-12198, CVE-2018-12200, CVE-2018-12187, CVE-2018-12196, CVE-2018-12185).
- Firmware updates to address the Intel security advisory INTEL-SA-00191 (CVE-2018-12201, CVE-2018- 12202, CVE-2018-12203, CVE-2018-12205).
- Fixed the issue where an Ubuntu-based system restarts after resuming from suspend mode.
Read More- Firmware updates to address the Intel security advisory INTEL-SA-00185 (CVE-2018-12188, CVE-2018-12190, CVE-2018-12191, CVE-2018-12192, CVE-2018-12199, CVE-2018-12198, CVE-2018-12200, CVE-2018-12187, CVE-2018-12196, CVE-2018-12185).
- Firmware updates to address the Intel security advisory INTEL-SA-00191 (CVE-2018-12201, CVE-2018- 12202, CVE-2018-12203, CVE-2018-12205).
- Fixed the issue where an Ubuntu-based system restarts after resuming from suspend mode.
Version
2.2.0, 2.2.0
Release date
19 Jul 2019
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
CriticalDell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: Inspiron_5480_5488_5580_5482_5582_Vostro_5481_5581_2.2.0.exe
File Size: 8.04 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. The Universal (Windows/MS DOS) format can be used to install from any Windows or MS DOS environment.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
dd42aebc4d27baf3819a1d5997b5ecb1
SHA1:
aa32dc40643acf92b2c53add701e781d21310fd9
SHA-256:
c4e7d5056050d15247060dd3432713e8c5249d2e1bcf27eef34763b9f5cb0640
File Format: External release notes
File Name: Inspiron_5480_5488_5580_5482_5582_Vostro_5481_5581_2.2.0_external.txt
File Size: 1.28 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
8e5c63cc7505c0cf213351910b48f299
SHA1:
4facfcf70d0f31b9972077763a65f21b3122c105
SHA-256:
7920d68f143c54fb4acdf33b73be5b7800f66fc7ee79903d3e3065fa766ae0ec
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Applies to
Dell Inspiron 5480/5488/5580
Dell Inspiron 5482
Dell Inspiron 5582 System BIOS
Dell Vostro 5481/5581 System BIOS
Installation instructions
Updating the BIOS from Windows
Note 1: Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption on a BitLocker-enabled system. If BitLocker is not enabled on your system, you can ignore this step.
Note 2: Do not turn off the power or interrupt the BIOS update process during the update.
Download and Installation
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. Click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
3. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
The system restarts automatically and updates the BIOS at the system startup screen. After the BIOS update is complete, system restarts again.
Note 1: Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption on a BitLocker-enabled system. If BitLocker is not enabled on your system, you can ignore this step.
Note 2: Do not turn off the power or interrupt the BIOS update process during the update.
Download and Installation
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. Click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
3. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
The system restarts automatically and updates the BIOS at the system startup screen. After the BIOS update is complete, system restarts again.
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