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 Wyse 3040 Thin Client System BIOS for ThinOS

Restart required 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 only on the Dell Wyse 3040 Thin Client for the ThinOS Operating System
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- NA

Enhancements:
- Support WLAN card detection in Diagnostic ePSA
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Version

1.2.1, 1.2.1

Release date

08 May 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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File Format: Linux Binary File
File Name: Wyse_3040_1.2.1.bin
File Size: 4.03 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
7cbb420785de439f68a6f8ef06349330
SHA1:
01c669a7134498e6e70315797212fa63b999b6b2
SHA-256:
17786cbb3ed43e2c084256635ebcafcfeebf3188b1c4c80e9e80cd1ede940e2e

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Do NOT power off the system until the process of updating(flashing) BIOS has been done.
Dell Wyse 3040 Thin Client (Binary)
A. Update using File Server (BIN)
1. Download Dell BIOS file "Wyse_3040_x.x.x.bin"
2. Rename Dell BIOS file to "A10Q_bios.bin"
3. Upload renamed BIOS file to folder "WNOS" in file server (ftp or http(s))
4. Make sure the INI "autoload" is enabled for firmware update in WNOS.INI
5. Restart the unit with file server configured correctly
6. BIOS will be updated automatically
7. System will restart
a. Check ThinOS System Information to make sure new BIOS is loaded correctly, i.e., System Version: e.g., 8.4_105 (ROM 1.2.0)
b. Check that BIOS has been updated to proper version
OR
c. Shut down and power on the system and press F2 to enter BIOS system
d. Then select BIOS Setup, go to Settings -> General -> System Information, find BIOS version

B. For WMS (BIN) please follow the steps below:
1. Download Dell BIOS file "Wyse_3040_x.x.x.bin"
2. Rename Dell BIOS file to "A10Q_bios.bin"
3. Sign in Dell Management Portal of WMS
4. Add the Dell BIOS file in ThinOS OS Image Repository on App & Data tab page
5. Enable BIOS Upgrade and select the BIOS file in Firmware Upgrade Group Policy on Group & Configs tab page
6. Then ThinOS devices registered to that Group will receive the new Firmware Upgrade Policy to launch the BIOS upgrading progress automatically

NOTES:
1. Use Wyse_3040_x.x.x.exe to update the BIOS manually on ThinOS systems
2. Refer to Dell Wyse USB Image Tool guide and/or Dell Wyse ThinOS Administration guide for detailed OS imaging instructions

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