Intel Thunderbolt Firmware Update

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

4.26.160.003, A05

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_NVM26_D1X3V_A05_4.26.160.003.exe
File Size: 4.79 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:
6a6cd683dd7ed06767093ca7be6278a6
SHA1:
1234cf2325d74cdbc3f20640a4ecfb44a60822ec
SHA-256:
4726706a549ce84274e6ea115969393ebe3a1308f970dd2babf706571d32682a

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- It is recommended that you install the latest version of the Thunderbolt driver (if the system supports) before you install this package.
To find the Thunderbolt driver, click This Device on the Drivers and Downloads page. From the Category dropdown, select Chipset for Thunderbolt driver. If you are not on the Drivers and Downloads page, identify your product.
- This driver takes no more than 1 minute to be installed on your system. You can install the updates in the background while using the system.
Thunderbolt Firmware Update Executable for Windows

Note: Your system requires a restart after installing the driver. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.

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

Run the Thunderbolt Firmware update utility from Windows environment
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Double-click the new file.
Windows processes the Thunderbolt Firmware update once the user agreement is provided.
3. Reboot the system after Thunderbolt Firmware is complete.

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