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 Vostro 3670 / 3070 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 and is supported on Dell Vostro 3670 and 3070 systems that run Windows operating systems. The package contains update for Intel ME Firmware to address security advisories INTEL-SA-00142 (CVE-2018-3659), INTEL-SA-00125 (CVE-2018-3655), Intel-SA-00141 (CVE-2018-3657, CVE-2018-3658 and CVE-2018-3616) and Intel-SA-00131 (CVE-2018-3643 and CVE-2018-3644). This package fixes the TPM startup error when resumed from hibernation. For more information regarding fixes and enhancements click View full driver details.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Update Intel ME Firmware to address security advisories INTEL-SA-00142 (CVE-2018-3659), INTEL-SA-00125 (CVE-2018-3655), Intel-SA-00141 (CVE-2018-3657, CVE-2018-3658 and CVE-2018-3616) and Intel-SA-00131 (CVE-2018-3643 and CVE-2018-3644).
- Fixed the TPM configuration on a TPM startup error during S3 resume.
- Fixed a potential issue where system stops responding when an incorrectly formatted password is entered at the BIOS Security Manager (BIOS pre-boot password) prompt.
- Fixed a potential issue with binary image measurement using the Linux UEFI shim boot loader.
- Fixed system incorrect behavior after loading default with Legacy enabled.
- Fixed audio output pop-noise during loading Windows.
- Fixed an issue that the system may misbehave occasionally when Bluetooth is disabled via BIOS Setup.
- Fixed an issue that missing options of "Wake on LAN/WLAN" in BIOS setup
- Fixed the issue where system fails to boot when the HDD protection application is installed and HDD protection is enabled in BIOS.
Note: This fix is applicable only if you have ordered HDD protection along with your system.
Enhancements:
- Not applicable.
Read More- Update Intel ME Firmware to address security advisories INTEL-SA-00142 (CVE-2018-3659), INTEL-SA-00125 (CVE-2018-3655), Intel-SA-00141 (CVE-2018-3657, CVE-2018-3658 and CVE-2018-3616) and Intel-SA-00131 (CVE-2018-3643 and CVE-2018-3644).
- Fixed the TPM configuration on a TPM startup error during S3 resume.
- Fixed a potential issue where system stops responding when an incorrectly formatted password is entered at the BIOS Security Manager (BIOS pre-boot password) prompt.
- Fixed a potential issue with binary image measurement using the Linux UEFI shim boot loader.
- Fixed system incorrect behavior after loading default with Legacy enabled.
- Fixed audio output pop-noise during loading Windows.
- Fixed an issue that the system may misbehave occasionally when Bluetooth is disabled via BIOS Setup.
- Fixed an issue that missing options of "Wake on LAN/WLAN" in BIOS setup
- Fixed the issue where system fails to boot when the HDD protection application is installed and HDD protection is enabled in BIOS.
Note: This fix is applicable only if you have ordered HDD protection along with your system.
Enhancements:
- Not applicable.
Version
1.5.9, 1.5.9
Release date
19 Oct 2018
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 View Important Information
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: Vostro_3670_3070_1.5.9.exe
File Size: 13.91 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:
ca6540dcb87799ce52bbdf0de83ba25e
SHA1:
4d4acb6efb49e21691d0d7336ec1a906449b5c8c
SHA-256:
54c8d9572e326bc9499508100ffa3a9fc23d84bfe4eae5fe68ea5278ec7db365
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
Do not power off the system until the process of updating BIOS is complete.
Applies to
Dell Vostro 3670/ Vostro 3070
Installation instructions
BIOS Update Executable for Windows
Download
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Press Yes to confirm the BIOS version you want to update and start BIOS Update process.
3. After BIOS update finishes, press Yes and then system will shut down. Power on the system for the update to take effect.
4. If only updating BIOS, after BIOS update finishes, press Yes and then system will restart automatically for the update to take effect.
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Note 1: Ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating BIOS on a BitLocker-enabled system. If you do not enable BitLocker on your system you can ignore this step.
Note 2: Do not turn off power or interrupt BIOS update process during the update.
Download
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Press Yes to confirm the BIOS version you want to update and start BIOS Update process.
3. After BIOS update finishes, press Yes and then system will shut down. Power on the system for the update to take effect.
4. If only updating BIOS, after BIOS update finishes, press Yes and then system will restart automatically for the update to take effect.
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Note 1: Ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating BIOS on a BitLocker-enabled system. If you do not enable BitLocker on your system you can ignore this step.
Note 2: Do not turn off power or interrupt BIOS update process during the update.
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