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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

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OptiPlex 790 System BIOS
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O790-A11.exe | 5.48 MB
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File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: O790-A11.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:
0a27f361f8068c56a869b075b06be174
SHA1:
41462f8698b6ca8dfbe4cdfa252002932101483e
SHA-256:
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Fixes & Enhancements

Defects Fixed:
1. Fixed odd/broken behavior of Usb Devices on F12 One Time Boot Menu
2. Allow both left and right CTRL keys + P to enter MEBx menu during POST
3. BIOS failing to fall through to PCI-E NIC in boot sequence when HDD boot fails.
4. Belkin USB keyboard gives double keystrokes in BIOS emulation mode
5. DT will not boot from PCIE RAID cards.
6. DT hangs on reboot with Fedora 14 - VT & Trusted Execution enabled
7. Remote Wake Up - Option To Boot To Network From Sleep is missing
8 DDPA 2.1 Beta2 does not clear the HDD password upon Reset System
9. F12 administrator boot options missing from the Opti BIOS
10 Force PXE on next reboot does not work (OMCI)
11. "Password Bypass" BIOS feature fails to bypass the second HDD password
12. Opti does not recognize eSata Silicon 3132 card in PCIe slots
13. AC Recovery does not function correctly
14. Fixed that Disable Serial Port, the SUT will stop on POST screen and could not enter OS.

Changes:
1. Sign firmware update for new key - the last release of BIOS is transitional BIOS.
2. Updated Flash Update Utility to the version of 2.0.1.
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Version

A11, A11

Release date

08 Mar 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
A1008 Dec 2011
Dell Optiplex 790

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