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 Latitude XT3 System BIOS, A01

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Latitude XT3 System BIOS Release A01
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes/Enhancements
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1. Addressed some express cards fail to be detected issue.
2. Addressed Hard Drives encryption issue in ATA mode.
3. Addressed some keyboard with USB Hub not accessible during POST.
4. Fixed issue where disabling webcam stops microphone from working.
5 . Fixed issue where battery temperature sensor throttling CPU at high temperature when external power.
6. Fixed issue where Video memory size limited to 256MB in WinXp.
7. Added the support of LCD Cable detection
8. Fixed issue where TPM measurements were not correct when authenticating via PBA.
9. Fixed DellGPE no power at S3 issue.
10. Updated Intel ME Firmware to 7.1.20.1119.
11. Updated to the 1.3.76 version of the Intel PXE OROM.
12. Update Gpe Orom to 1.04
13. Added SMBIOS Token to manage Control WLAN/WWAN Radio
14. Update to latest Intel microcode patch
15. Added the support of KillTPM feature and token
16. Updated Intel System Agent reference code to 1.2.0
17. Updated Intel PCH Reference Code to 1.2
18. Updated Intel PPM Reference Code to v1.2.1.1
19. Added DA token to enable Signed FW update.
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Version

A01, A01

Release date

16 Oct 2011

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
Dell 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
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: XT3_A01.exe
File Size: 5.55 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:
ba17f99c4e29b95a55bf4b2feed56302

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LATITUDE XT3 SYSTEM BIOS
Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format


  1. Download file to Desktop


  2. Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios.





Download file to Desktop


The file XT3_A01.exe is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.


  1. Click Download now.
    The File Download window appears.


  2. Click the Save button.
    The Save As window appears.


  3. Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.


  4. Click the Save button.
    A progress meter moves as the download is completed.


  5. If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.


NOTE: Shut down all other applications prior to running the BIOS update utility. The update utility reboots your system in order to get the new BIOS loaded.


Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment


  1. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled XT3_A01.exe.
    The Dell BIOS Flash window appears


  2. Click the Continue button.
    The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.


  3. Click the OK button.
    The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed.



Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)


NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS diskette. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.

  1. Copy the file XT3_A01.exe to a bootable floppy.


  2. Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.


  3. Run the file by typing Y:\XT3_A01.exe (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).






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