Download Files
File Format: 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.
File Name: OptiPlex_TC_1.6.0.exe
File size: 15.86 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: de76b57082dce5f5d52c38706e95c40a
SHA1: ecce6d04271ab12b171d2f6bc6a0df6c97832282
SHA-256: 78b6c3e2875c50bf6d9393f33114de20c53893cbb422f1216c59e66b7a018016
File Format: This file format consists of a BIOS Recovery image file. This file is used for the System BIOS Recovery process to recover a system from a corrupted BIOS.
File Name: BIOS_IMG.rcv
File size: 15.85 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: 50da52cdd76d07b76eb58e4edfb6fea7
SHA1: 63985b7efce30c71962bba1b7437945a8d66acc2
SHA-256: 4313153528cbb94d7fb491836a5c8d483cdaf9f297a649242627abe27af39078
Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Fixed the issue where the Show Password option is not displayed under the Wireless Networks in the BIOS setup.
- Fixed the issue where the system auto wakes up on days not selected by you in the Auto On Time function in the BIOS setup.
Enhancements:
- Added support for Wi-Fi 6E in United Kingdom, European Union, and Chile.
Important Information
- Do not power off the system until the process of updating the BIOS is completed.
- Once the BIOS is upgraded to version 1.1.0 or later, you cannot downgrade the BIOS to earlier versions. BIOS downgrades are restricted when there are security updates and important fixes with earlier versions that impact the functionality of the system.
- BIOS updates take no more than 5 minutes to be installed on your system. You can install the updates in the background while using the system.
Supported Operating Systems
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. For information about how to disable BitLocker, see How to Enable or Disable BitLocker with TPM in Windows at support.dell.com.
Note 2: Do not turn off power or interrupt the BIOS update process during the update.
Note 3: Your system requires a restart after installing the BIOS. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.
Download and Installation
1. Click Download File.
2. Click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
3. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
4. Double-click the new file.
5. The system restarts automatically and updates the BIOS at the system startup screen. After the BIOS update is complete, system restarts again.
Updating the BIOS from BIOS Boot Menu (independent of operating system)
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. For information about how to disable BitLocker, see How to Enable or Disable BitLocker with TPM in Windows at support.dell.com.
Note 2: Do not turn off the power or interrupt the BIOS update process during the update.
Note 3: Your system requires a restart after installing the BIOS. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.
Installation
1. Copy the downloaded file to a USB drive. You do not need a bootable USB drive.
2. Insert the USB drive into any USB port.
3. Power on the system.
4. At the DELL logo screen, press F12 to access the one-time boot menu.
5. Select BIOS Flash Update in the Other Options section.
6. Click the ... button to browse the USB drive to locate the downloaded file.
7. Select the file and click OK.
8. Verify the existing system BIOS information and the BIOS update information.
9. Click Begin Flash Update.
10. Review the Warning message and click Yes to proceed with the update.
The system restarts and displays a Flash Progress bar at the Dell logo screen. The system restarts again when the Flash update is complete.
Applies to
OptiPlex 3000 TC System BIOS