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 9030 AIO 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 for Dell OptiPlex 9030 All-In-One system that runs Windows and DOS operating systems. BIOS is a firmware that is embedded on a small memory chip on the computer's system board. It controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives and other devices. This update fixes a potential issue where the system stops responding when an incorrectly formatted password is entered as the BIOS preboot password and includes the latest Intel ME firmware that addresses the Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00141 (CVE-2018-3616).
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Updated Intel ME Firmware to address security advisories INTEL-SA-00141 (CVE-2018-3616).
- Fixed a potential issue where the system stops responding when an incorrectly formatted password is entered at the BIOS Security Manager (BIOS preboot password) prompt.
- Added BIOS Password Feature: Master Password Lockout.
Enhancements:
- N/A
Read More- Updated Intel ME Firmware to address security advisories INTEL-SA-00141 (CVE-2018-3616).
- Fixed a potential issue where the system stops responding when an incorrectly formatted password is entered at the BIOS Security Manager (BIOS preboot password) prompt.
- Added BIOS Password Feature: Master Password Lockout.
Enhancements:
- N/A
Version
A21, A21
Release date
20 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
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: OptiPlex_9030_AIO_A21.exe
File Size: 9.49 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:
6b5061a2a65a67c45435cad053d48a63
SHA1:
2984c1ace6caa0cd802b08ba5cc80bbd63c1e80d
SHA-256:
d0cc271120ca0c0ad79652750a169adbf0b48a43e6687c1ea96e8fd0b7c42211
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Applies to
OptiPlex 9030 AIO
Installation instructions
Updating the BIOS through Windows
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
3. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
Windows System restarts automatically and updates BIOS at the system startup screen.
After BIOS update is completed, system will reboot automatically to take effect.
Updating the BIOS from a DOS environment with Legacy boot mode (Non-Windows users)
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB drive.
2. Power on the system and then Press F12 key and Select USB Storage Device and Boot to DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable file is located.
DOS System restarts automatically and updates BIOS at system startup screen.
After BIOS update is completed, system will reboot automatically to take effect.
Updating the BIOS from a DOS environment with UEFI boot mode (Non-Windows users, Load Legacy Option Disabled)
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB drive.
2. Power on the system and then go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 key and go to General > Boot Sequence > Boot > Boot List Option.
3. Change UEFI to Legacy of Boot List Option.
4. Go to Exit > Save Changes and reboot system.
5. Press F12 and then Select USB Storage Device and Boot to DOS prompt.
6. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable file is located.
DOS System restarts automatically and updates BIOS at system startup screen.
After the BIOS update is finished, system will reboot automatically.
7. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 key and go to General > Boot Sequence > Boot > Boot List Option.
8. Change Legacy to UEFI Boot Option.
9. Go to Exit > Save Changes and reboot system.
Note 1: You must provide a bootable DOS USB drive. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
Note 2: Ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating BIOS on a BitLocker-enabled system. If BitLocker is not enabled on your system, you can ignore this step.
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
3. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
Windows System restarts automatically and updates BIOS at the system startup screen.
After BIOS update is completed, system will reboot automatically to take effect.
Updating the BIOS from a DOS environment with Legacy boot mode (Non-Windows users)
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB drive.
2. Power on the system and then Press F12 key and Select USB Storage Device and Boot to DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable file is located.
DOS System restarts automatically and updates BIOS at system startup screen.
After BIOS update is completed, system will reboot automatically to take effect.
Updating the BIOS from a DOS environment with UEFI boot mode (Non-Windows users, Load Legacy Option Disabled)
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB drive.
2. Power on the system and then go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 key and go to General > Boot Sequence > Boot > Boot List Option.
3. Change UEFI to Legacy of Boot List Option.
4. Go to Exit > Save Changes and reboot system.
5. Press F12 and then Select USB Storage Device and Boot to DOS prompt.
6. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable file is located.
DOS System restarts automatically and updates BIOS at system startup screen.
After the BIOS update is finished, system will reboot automatically.
7. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 key and go to General > Boot Sequence > Boot > Boot List Option.
8. Change Legacy to UEFI Boot Option.
9. Go to Exit > Save Changes and reboot system.
Note 1: You must provide a bootable DOS USB drive. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
Note 2: Ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating BIOS on a BitLocker-enabled system. If BitLocker is not enabled on your system, you can ignore this step.
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