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 OptiPlex 3060 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 for Dell OptiPlex 3060 Tower, OptiPlex 3060 Small Form Factor and OptiPlex 3060 Micro systems that run the Windows operating system. BIOS is a firmware that is embedded on a small memory chip on the computer's system board. It controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives and other devices. This update fixes the issue where the force PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) on next system boot feature would not function when it is selected remotely via Dell Command Configuration.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Fixed the issue where the force PXE ((Preboot Execution Environment) on next system boot feature would not function when it is selected remotely via Dell Command Configuration.
Enhancements:
- This update includes the latest Microcodes M22906EA_0000009A and M02906EB_0000009A.
- Replaces Absolute Software service from Computrace to Absolute Persistence Module service.
- Enhanced the supportability of BIOS attribute management through Windows Management Instrumentation service.
Read More- Fixed the issue where the force PXE ((Preboot Execution Environment) on next system boot feature would not function when it is selected remotely via Dell Command Configuration.
Enhancements:
- This update includes the latest Microcodes M22906EA_0000009A and M02906EB_0000009A.
- Replaces Absolute Software service from Computrace to Absolute Persistence Module service.
- Enhanced the supportability of BIOS attribute management through Windows Management Instrumentation service.
Version
1.2.22, 1.2.22
Release date
27 Nov 2018
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: OptiPlex_3060_1.2.22.exe
File Size: 14.45 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:
20d7dc7d8cc29d7b6e45f89be91af4b2
SHA1:
f322638996fb605066ada1b12242773c1c2c6c61
SHA-256:
cb71edceaa0353ba0fb89bf7cecd02eda7ed1f70ecfaa9d2c51465f758874ea8
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
If BIOS is downgraded to version 1.1.4, it will prompt a message that ME firmware update failed due to Intel Manageability Engine security mechanism.
Applies to
OptiPlex 3060 System BIOS
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. Windows System restarts automatically and updates BIOS at the system startup screen.
3. After BIOS update is completed, system will reboot automatically to take effect.
Updating the BIOS from the BIOS Boot Menu (independent of operating system)
Ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating BIOS on a BitLocker-enabled system. If BitLocker is not enabled on your system, you can ignore this step.
1. Copy the downloaded file to a USB drive. The USB drive does not need to be bootable device.
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. Confirm the Existing System BIOS Information and the BIOS Update Information are as expected.
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 on the Dell logo screen as the BIOS update is being performed. The system restarts again when the Flash update is complete.
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. Windows System restarts automatically and updates BIOS at the system startup screen.
3. After BIOS update is completed, system will reboot automatically to take effect.
Updating the BIOS from the BIOS Boot Menu (independent of operating system)
Ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating BIOS on a BitLocker-enabled system. If BitLocker is not enabled on your system, you can ignore this step.
1. Copy the downloaded file to a USB drive. The USB drive does not need to be bootable device.
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. Confirm the Existing System BIOS Information and the BIOS Update Information are as expected.
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 on the Dell logo screen as the BIOS update is being performed. The system restarts again when the Flash update is complete.
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