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 XPS 13 9365 System BIOS

Restart required AUTO 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 and is supported on Dell XPS 13 9365 that runs Windows operating system. 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.
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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 the issue where portable Thunderbolt SSD cannot be used after resuming from S4 sleep mode or while running on battery.
- Fixed the MAC address pass-through malfunction issue in PXE environment.
- Fixed the BIOS update issue with USB device .
- Fixed the unexpected behavior issue with BIOS secure boot/system configuration option.
- Fixed the issue where BitLocker is prompting for a Recovery key after BIOS is updated to 2.1.2 from version 1.5.0 or older.

Enhancement:
- Updated Embedded Controller Engine firmware.
- Updated Intel(R) vBIOS.
- Updated to the latest CPU microcode.
- Enhanced BIOS Setup UI.
- Enhanced the AHCI mode support.
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Version

2.2.0, 2.2.0

Release date

26 Oct 2018

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Critical
Dell 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.
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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: XPS_13_9365_2.2.0.exe
File Size: 11.26 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:
2bbc3a3e1b75a117e0bdbedbe4aa3151
SHA1:
5797188610f2ad4b507a17cad7dc5951aa554e01
SHA-256:
d51be889e3dba578a97a315ee3e6b22b77096b3f9077817b2e6df54e0b40d6b9

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After upgrading to BIOS version 2.2.0, you cannot downgrade the BIOS.
Download file to Desktop
The file XPS_13_9365_X.Y.Z is using the Universal (Windows/DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.
1. Click Download now. The File Download window is displayed.
2. Click the Save button. The Save As window is displayed.
3. Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
4. Click the Save button. A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
5. If necessary, click X in the upper right corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.

Note: Shut down all other applications before running the BIOS update utility. The update utility reboots your system for loading the new BIOS.
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Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
1. Double-click the Icon on your desktop labeled XPS_13_9365_X.Y.Z and the Dell BIOS Flash window is displayed.
2. Click the Continue button. A message that states Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS and then reboot is displayed.
3. Click the OK button. The system restarts to complete the update process.

Need help with BIOS issues?

Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.

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