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.

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OptiPlex 790 System BIOS
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File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: O790-A13.exe
File Size: 5.48 MB
Format Description
This file format consists of a BIOS-executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable USB flash drive, then boot the system to the USB flash drive and run the program.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
164034b51e6e7e2891ed4409715d7365
SHA1:
9f2471e853407aea8a75b19eacaf76e453a51708
SHA-256:
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Fixes & Enhancements

1. Integrate MEFW 7.1.40.1161 Production Version into X3 system BIOS
2. Update D3 Microcode to Revision 00000025 for D2 and Q0 Sandybridge
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Version

A13

Release date

24 May 2012

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

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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.

Additional details

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A2221 Aug 2018
A2121 Mar 2018
A1830 Sep 2013
A1721 Mar 2013
A1615 Oct 2012
A1510 Sep 2012
A1406 Sep 2012
A1108 Mar 2012
A1008 Dec 2011
Dell Optiplex 790
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