Intel Thunderbolt Firmware Update

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This package contains the Intel Thunderbolt firmware update. The Thunderbolt firmware allows operating system to access the Thunderbolt Controller.
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Fixes & Enhancements

- Firmware updates to address the security vulnerabilities.
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Version

4.65.142.004, A03

Release date

30 Jul 2021

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Chipset

Importance

Critical
Dell 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.
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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: Intel_TBT3_FW_UPDATE_NVM65_2FC5C_A03_4.65.142.004.exe
File Size: 6.34 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:
b826679fa579366b829bcd61e3fbf293
SHA1:
44089765002a9d3cea15e6e01ca9569f9d364414
SHA-256:
52b1a8138fa996d5ed81519951daf96b56923655bb81dee3cfe8b6c819ca0d6a

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- The Thunderbolt controller driver must be installed before installing this update.
To find the Thunderbolt driver, click This Device on the Drivers and Downloads page. From the Category drop-down, select Chipset for Thunderbolt driver. If you are not on the Drivers and Downloads page, identify your product.
Intel Thunderbolt Controller
Intel Thunderbolt Controller Driver
Thunderbolt Firmware Update Executable for Windows

Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Double-click the new file.
User account control window is displayed.
3. Click Yes.
Dell Firmware Update Utility | System Thunderbolt window is displayed.
4. Click Update.
The firmware gets updated.
5. Click Restart to complete the installation.

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