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 5050 System BIOS
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 contains the Dell system BIOS update. BIOS is a firmware that is embedded on a small memory chip on the system board. It controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, and other devices. The update addresses the Intel security advisories INTEL-SA-00125, INTEL-SA-00131, INTEL-SA-00141, INTEL-SA-00112, INTEL-SA-00118, and INTEL-SA-00115. A security advisory is a statement when a product is impacted by a security vulnerability and a remedy is available.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Addressed Auto Wake issue when system is turned off from boot menu.
- Addressed add-in card compatibility.
- Addressed PCIe compatibility.
- Fixed the issue where the Intel Fast Call feature does not start during boot. Fast call is a feature that enables the network infrastructure of IT departments to support secure access from the internet to the corporate network.
- Addressed missing setup page via remote connection.
- Fixed the TPM startup error under TPM enabled condition when the system resumes from sleep mode.
- Addressed string mismatch between application and BIOS setup.
- Addressed memory reduction issue.
- Fixed a potential issue where the system stops responding when an incorrectly formatted password is entered in the BIOS Security Manager (BIOS pre-boot password) screen.
- Fixed a potential issue with binary image measurement using the Linux UEFI shim boot loader.
- Update Intel ME Firmware to address security advisories INTEL-SA-00125 (CVE-2018-3655), Intel-SA-00131 (CVE-2018-3643 CVE-2018-3644) & INTEL-SA-00141 (CVE-2018-3657 CVE-2018-3658 CVE-2018-3616)
- Updated Intel ME Firmware to address security advisories INTEL-SA-00112 (CVE-2018-3628 CVE-2018-3629 CVE-2018-3632) & INTEL-SA-00118 (CVE-2018-3627).
- Updated CPU microcode to address security advisory Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00115. (CVE-2018-3639 & CVE-2018-3640).
- Removed BIOS update option in DOS environment.
- Fixed the issue with data wipe feature in BIOS.
Enhancements:
- Added TPM PPI Bypass for Clear Command support.
- Enhanced system security.
- Improved system stability.
- Supports dust filter reminder feature.
- Enhanced BIOS Auto Recovery feature.
Read More- Addressed Auto Wake issue when system is turned off from boot menu.
- Addressed add-in card compatibility.
- Addressed PCIe compatibility.
- Fixed the issue where the Intel Fast Call feature does not start during boot. Fast call is a feature that enables the network infrastructure of IT departments to support secure access from the internet to the corporate network.
- Addressed missing setup page via remote connection.
- Fixed the TPM startup error under TPM enabled condition when the system resumes from sleep mode.
- Addressed string mismatch between application and BIOS setup.
- Addressed memory reduction issue.
- Fixed a potential issue where the system stops responding when an incorrectly formatted password is entered in the BIOS Security Manager (BIOS pre-boot password) screen.
- Fixed a potential issue with binary image measurement using the Linux UEFI shim boot loader.
- Update Intel ME Firmware to address security advisories INTEL-SA-00125 (CVE-2018-3655), Intel-SA-00131 (CVE-2018-3643 CVE-2018-3644) & INTEL-SA-00141 (CVE-2018-3657 CVE-2018-3658 CVE-2018-3616)
- Updated Intel ME Firmware to address security advisories INTEL-SA-00112 (CVE-2018-3628 CVE-2018-3629 CVE-2018-3632) & INTEL-SA-00118 (CVE-2018-3627).
- Updated CPU microcode to address security advisory Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00115. (CVE-2018-3639 & CVE-2018-3640).
- Removed BIOS update option in DOS environment.
- Fixed the issue with data wipe feature in BIOS.
Enhancements:
- Added TPM PPI Bypass for Clear Command support.
- Enhanced system security.
- Improved system stability.
- Supports dust filter reminder feature.
- Enhanced BIOS Auto Recovery feature.
Version
1.11.0, 1.11.0
Release date
26 Nov 2018
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
CriticalDell 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.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: OptiPlex_5050_1.11.0.exe
File Size: 17.1 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:
ff2a7dfb3598cebd82054f1c0f64c2f5
SHA1:
53902c74940d2eb8466f2b7cb5f017d016e2d1ab
SHA-256:
d29898cfba39ac0a2bc346d9f97ac751fdd9178ab30e5062eb14122c91f881e2
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Important Information
- If your BIOS version is earlier than 1.7.4, you must update the BIOS to version 1.7.4 before upgrading to the latest version.
- 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.
- 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.
Applies to
OptiPlex 5050 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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