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 XE3 System BIOS

Restart required AUTO 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 provides the Dell System BIOS update and is supported on Dell OptiPlex XE3Tower, OptiPlex XE3 Small Form Factor for Windows Operation System.
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OptiPlex_XE3_1.1.4.exe | 19.88 MB
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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: OptiPlex_XE3_1.1.4.exe
File Size: 19.88 MB
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:
a9b729bd70ce30d4e6ff6daf2a18d338
SHA1:
57a6ce3eea9d32559a2225af7122ff03a5e7c540
SHA-256:
d2174586167ff0333ddc5eecd0a78150fb52a546814356cdf910d92d372e5dd2

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Addressed issue where the system takes long time to wake up in certain condition.
- Addressed issue where the "Auto On Time" function cannot work in certain AC lost condition.

Enhancements:
- Improved Dell Enhanced Pre-Boot System Diagnostics (ePSA) FAN test for Tower.
- Improved PCI Express compatibility.
- Updated Intel Reference Code to to v7.0.2E.50
- Updated Intel Manageability Engine Firmware to 12.0.2.1087.
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Version

1.1.4, 1.1.4

Release date

31 Jul 2018

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.

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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 will auto restart and update BIOS while system startup screen.
3. After BIOS update finished, system will auto reboot to take effect.

Perform the BIOS update from the BIOS Boot Menu, independent of operating system, if BIOS supported
1. Copy the downloaded file to a USB flash device. It does not need to be bootable.
2. Insert the USB flash device 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 on the "..." button to browse the USB flash device 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. Reviewing the Warning message and click "Yes" to proceed with the update.
11. The system should restart and show a Flash Progress bar on the Dell logo screen as the BIOS update is being performed.
12. The system will restart once again when the Flash update is complete.

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Note 1: Please make sure you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating BIOS on a BitLocker enabled system.
If you don't enable BitLocker on your system you can ignore it.

Need help with BIOS issues?

Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.

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