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 Latitude 7275 and XPS 12 9250 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 computer's system board. It controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives and other devices. The package is supported on Dell Latitude 7275 and Dell XPS 12 9250 that runs Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and DOS operating systems. This package contains update for Intel ME Firmware to address security advisories INTEL-SA-00125 (CVE-2018-3655), INTEL-SA-00131 (CVE-2018-3643 and CVE-2018-3644) and INTEL-SA-00141 (CVE-2018-3657, CVE-2018-3658 and CVE-2018-3616).
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- 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).
- Fixed a potential system hang issue when an incorrectly formatted password is entered at the BIOS Security Manager (BIOS pre-boot password) prompt.
- Update 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).
- Update CPU microcode to address security advisory Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00115 (CVE-2018-3639 & CVE-2018-3640).
Enhancement:
- Added the BIOS password feature, Master Password Lockout.
- Updated Realtek USB LAN firmware.
- Improved startup stability when Thunderbolt Technology Support is enabled.
Read More- 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).
- Fixed a potential system hang issue when an incorrectly formatted password is entered at the BIOS Security Manager (BIOS pre-boot password) prompt.
- Update 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).
- Update CPU microcode to address security advisory Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00115 (CVE-2018-3639 & CVE-2018-3640).
Enhancement:
- Added the BIOS password feature, Master Password Lockout.
- Updated Realtek USB LAN firmware.
- Improved startup stability when Thunderbolt Technology Support is enabled.
Version
1.4.1, 1.4.1
Release date
29 Oct 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: XPS_9250_Latitude_7275_1.4.1.exe
File Size: 12.87 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:
d0178fc44e8575248aba814a67430bf4
SHA1:
9c9ea9ff3f7c940da29a6b08b4b4d0f6ee182120
SHA-256:
5b4ef6d4bc9038cf221bf11180645b913cf59e024577e5b93dc59acad9388501
File Format: External release notes
File Name: XPS_9250_Latitude_7275_1.4.1.txt
File Size: 17.02 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
59e3562382a1c99b8a5efc4fb600aa92
SHA1:
e7644e3a6d1903d9e5f04a31f231d5e67394e87b
SHA-256:
aa9fc1d7644b225066ef30c6010569c2358db3d1280f53a79f6d91f6c53d5852
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
Do not downgrade the BIOS to a version older than 1.1.23. If you downgrade the BIOS, the system will not power on due to the the new system memory material modification.
Applies to
DELL Latitude 7275
XPS 12 9250
Installation instructions
BIOS Update Executable for Windows/DOS
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 update 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 update 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 ROM 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 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 update 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 List Option.
8. Change Legacy to UEFI of Boot List 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 you do not enable BitLocker on your system, you can ignore this step.
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 update 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 update 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 ROM 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 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 update 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 List Option.
8. Change Legacy to UEFI of Boot List 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 you do not enable BitLocker on your system, you can ignore this step.
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