Intel Thunderbolt Firmware Update

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This package contains the Intel Thunderbolt 3 firmware update. The Thunderbolt firmware allows operating system to access the Thunderbolt Controller.
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Fixes & Enhancements

- Added support for external graphics cards.
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Version

4.12.03.003, A03

Release date

03 Oct 2017

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Chipset

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: Intel_TBT3_FW_UPDATE_NVM12.01_CNVNK_A03_4.12.03.003.exe
File Size: 546.83 KB
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:
fbb5d5a53af061d526f09a8c5ab23911
SHA1:
938622cdf123102b20e817a5217cebd988378150
SHA-256:
cb14312aae1515e6cda7d25d8f2c98ed097ea332b53a6be016aba9811e59873a

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Intel Thunderbolt Controller
Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) Controller
Firmware upgrade through the Windows utility

Procedure
1. Run the utility to start the firmware update process.
2. On the first screen, if the target SSD is not listed, select it and then click Update.
The next screen is a warning message. It states the risks and reminds user to back up important files before proceeding.
3. Click OK to proceed.
Firmware upgrade proceeds. When the firmware upgrade process completes, you are prompted to reboot the system.
4. Close all open applications, and save your work before rebooting the system.
The system reboots and loads the firmware. Once the firmware update is complete, a message saying the firmware update done is displayed.
5. Sign in to the operating system.
6. To confirm that the firmware update was successful, open Device manager > open SSD> click Properties> choose hardware ID under Details and check the firmware version.

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