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 3400 and 3500 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 contains the Dell system BIOS update. BIOS is a firmware package that is embedded on a small memory chip on the system board. It controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, and other devices.
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File Format:
CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name:
Latitude_3400_3500_1.15.0.exe
File Size:
15 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:
c0180f503715727dced3b907ed2d5f93
SHA1:
c62887bfdc3fe25a76bb52c6b74bea8884277114
SHA-256:
c02f1e7c33b21cbf55f3672acaa4ce07787fa3363cb8da6c407796ef907a2808
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Fixed the issue where the Intel Platform Trust Technology is not displayed in Device Manager when you reset the system Real Time Clock (RTC).
- Fixed the issue where Data Wipe option in the BIOS setup menu in missing when you switch SATA Operation mode.
- Fixed the issue where Keyboard Initialization failure message is displayed. This issue occurs when you connect and disconnect the Type C power adapter while booting the system.
Enhancements:
- Reduced the event where the system displays a black screen.
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- Fixed the issue where the Intel Platform Trust Technology is not displayed in Device Manager when you reset the system Real Time Clock (RTC).
- Fixed the issue where Data Wipe option in the BIOS setup menu in missing when you switch SATA Operation mode.
- Fixed the issue where Keyboard Initialization failure message is displayed. This issue occurs when you connect and disconnect the Type C power adapter while booting the system.
Enhancements:
- Reduced the event where the system displays a black screen.
Version
1.15.0, 1.15.0
Release date
07 Sep 2020
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
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File Format:
BIOS Recovery Image File
File Name:
Latitude_3400_3500_1.15.0.rcv
File Size:
14.99 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 Recovery image file. This file is used for the System BIOS Recovery process to recover a system from a corrupted BIOS.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
a09145c5cee631317b508aececd7c2d0
SHA1:
259647c44d987a0ead5bbea1db8e83c7cc15176f
SHA-256:
9e56677e7d55b6a1c4175110ab53d8588d8cf63f3173aef11607643cf1c3ce90
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
BIOS updates take no more than 5 minutes to be installed on your system. You can install the updates in the background while using the system.
Other Available Versions
1.32.010 Apr 2024
1.31.005 Feb 2024
1.30.010 Nov 2023
1.29.009 Aug 2023
1.28.015 May 2023
1.27.114 Feb 2023
1.26.012 Oct 2022
1.25.004 Aug 2022
1.24.031 May 2022
1.23.013 Apr 2022
1.22.014 Mar 2022
1.21.007 Jan 2022
1.20.008 Nov 2021
1.19.031 Aug 2021
1.18.123 Jul 2021
1.17.021 Apr 2021
1.16.002 Dec 2020
1.14.007 Aug 2020
1.13.123 Jun 2020
Supported Operating Systems
BIOS
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Applies to
Dell Latitude 3400/3500 System BIOS
Installation instructions
Updating the BIOS from Windows
Note 1: Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption on a BitLocker-enabled system. If BitLocker is not enabled on your system, you can ignore this step. For information about how to disable BitLocker, see How to Enable or Disable BitLocker with TPM in Windows at support.dell.com.
Note 2: Do not turn off power or interrupt the BIOS update process during the update.
Note 3: Your system requires a restart after installing the BIOS. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.
Download and Installation
1. Click Download File.
2. Click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
3. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
4. Double-click the new file.
5. The system restarts automatically and updates the BIOS at the system startup screen. After the BIOS update is complete, system restarts again.
Updating the BIOS from BIOS Boot Menu (independent of operating system)
Note 1: Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption on a BitLocker-enabled system. If BitLocker is not enabled on your system, you can ignore this step. For information about how to disable BitLocker, see How to Enable or Disable BitLocker with TPM in Windows at support.dell.com.
Note 2: Do not turn off the power or interrupt the BIOS update process during the update.
Note 3: Your system requires a restart after installing the BIOS. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.
Installation
1. Copy the downloaded file to a USB drive. You do not need a bootable USB drive.
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. Verify the existing system BIOS information and the BIOS update information.
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 at the Dell logo screen. The system restarts again when the Flash update is complete.
Note 1: Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption on a BitLocker-enabled system. If BitLocker is not enabled on your system, you can ignore this step. For information about how to disable BitLocker, see How to Enable or Disable BitLocker with TPM in Windows at support.dell.com.
Note 2: Do not turn off power or interrupt the BIOS update process during the update.
Note 3: Your system requires a restart after installing the BIOS. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.
Download and Installation
1. Click Download File.
2. Click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
3. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
4. Double-click the new file.
5. The system restarts automatically and updates the BIOS at the system startup screen. After the BIOS update is complete, system restarts again.
Updating the BIOS from BIOS Boot Menu (independent of operating system)
Note 1: Before updating the BIOS, ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption on a BitLocker-enabled system. If BitLocker is not enabled on your system, you can ignore this step. For information about how to disable BitLocker, see How to Enable or Disable BitLocker with TPM in Windows at support.dell.com.
Note 2: Do not turn off the power or interrupt the BIOS update process during the update.
Note 3: Your system requires a restart after installing the BIOS. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.
Installation
1. Copy the downloaded file to a USB drive. You do not need a bootable USB drive.
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. Verify the existing system BIOS information and the BIOS update information.
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 at the Dell logo screen. The system restarts again when the Flash update is complete.
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