Dell does publish firmware updates via Windows Update. In fact its the only way that the new Snapdragon-based systems are allowed to get updates (Example: Inspiron 14 3420 ). That said, sometimes Windows Update sometimes thinks the firmware updates are related to a system when they don't. The update you're seeing absolutely doesn't apply and is actually older then the BIOS you have installed, being released in 2021!: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/ScopedViewInline.aspx?updateid=f4ac793c-cb82-4b32-a4c1-c9dfdafe37ad You can ignore the update. If you where to try to install it the update would just fail with a not compatible error. Edit: If you actually download the update package and tear into it, the update is actually for a Latitude 3470: com.dell.uefi8661c04a.firmware 8661c04a-bf3e-47db-a133-ef36a2a91196 Latitude 3470 System Update Firmware for the Dell Latitude 3470
Updating the system firmware improves performance.
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Dell Nautilus Firmware Update Utility: Bootable media for automatic Hard Drive updates | Dell US
Using the Dell Nautilus Firmware Update Utility is probably one of the easiest and most flexible ways of updating your hard drive firmware. Below, you find instructions on how to download and create a bootable CD or DVD, ISO, or USB which automatically updates all your Dell branded hard drives, independent on manufacturer and model.
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Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 (iDRAC8) Version 2.05.05.05 User's Guide | Dell US
Select the Enable Automatic Update option. Select any of the following options to specify if a system reboot is required after the updates are staged: Schedule Updates — Stage the firmware updates but do not reboot the server.
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Dell does publish firmware updates via Windows Update. In fact its the only way that the new Snapdragon-based systems are allowed to get updates (Example: Inspiron 14 3420 ). That said, sometimes Windows Update sometimes thinks the firmware updates are related to a system when they don't. The update you're seeing absolutely doesn't apply and is actually older then the BIOS you have installed, being released in 2021!: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/ScopedViewInline.aspx?updateid=f4ac793c-cb82-4b32-a4c1-c9dfdafe37ad You can ignore the update. If you where to try to install it the update would just fail with a not compatible error. Edit: If you actually download the update package and tear into it, the update is actually for a Latitude 3470: com.dell.uefi8661c04a.firmware 8661c04a-bf3e-47db-a133-ef36a2a91196 Latitude 3470 System Update Firmware for the Dell Latitude 3470
Updating the system firmware improves performance.
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July 3, 2024Dell messed up big time publishing their untested firmware update, causing overheating and degrading battery.
Bios 1.30.0 version does not fix the problem. The problem i believe after reading this guy's post https://www.dell.com/community/en/conversations/inspiron/my-dell-g15-5520-lag-and-studder-after-updating-the-bios-to-1290/6762c01afdfadd2667ab728a?commentId=6789b7a6efb69d295663eb36 and this guy's https://www.reddit.com/r/Dell/comments/1hwj0p8/comment/m7a39m5/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button is that the firmware is supplying Nvidia gpu 30W of power when its disabled (d3cold in arch-linux) when its running tho, it can goes to d3-hot, ie lowest power usage (nvidia gpu takes 10 W) and the total battery drain is reduced to 20 ish watt (in linux) i ran nvtop to wake up the gpu and initially it reports Gpu: 1702MHz MEM 7001MHz then goes to GPU 210MHz MEM 405MHz. i specifically remember this problem started to happened when windows decided to update the firmware out of the blue. and i gave almost a month trying to understand what conf i messed up in my arch system. even tho there wasn't any problem with it lol . DELL PLS FIX IT MY BATTERY LIFE IS AT 70 percent NOW PLSSS BEG U More on reddit.com
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January 18, 2025Any way to avoid bios or firmware updates from Dell?
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May 26, 2025What's the best way to upgrade the firmware and Bios on Dell servers?
If you have a few servers then Dell OpenManage Enterprise is probably worth setting up as it makes accessing idrac info nice and easy. For single servers just booting in to lifecycle manager should work well enough. More on reddit.com
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Dell Command Update 101: Automate Dell Driver and Firmware Updates - Recast
February 19, 2026 - Dell Command Update to the rescue. Dell Command Update (DCU) is a standalone application from Dell that can automate the process of updating BIOS, drivers, firmware, and Dell-specific software on Dell commercial PCs.
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PowerEdge: Methods and Steps to Update Firmware and Drivers | Dell US
Dell Update Packages (DUP) Using the Dell Update Packages (DUP) is an easy and quick way to update the firmware or drivers of the entire system or individual system components. A DUP is an executable which contains firmware for a single component.
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How to Use Dell Command Update to Update All Drivers, BIOS, and Firmware For Your Computer | Dell US
Dell Command Update (DCU) is a Dell utility that allows you to automate driver, BIOS, and firmware updates on your computer. The Dell Command Update tool allows you to keep your computer up to date without you having to know every driver or update needed.
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July 3, 2024 -
Hello Everyone. Hope you're well. I have a Dell G15 5515 (Ryzen Edition) Laptop.
Windows Update shows up this firmware update 1.19.0. I currently have 1.16.0 BIOS installed. I always updated my BIOS from Dell Update and manually with the executable.
Weeks ago I don't know what happened but dell update app showed an update but suddenly disappeared after some days before this.
On dell support webpage the version 1.16.0 is the lastest available the 1.19.0 doesn't appear.
I've never had problems with BIOS updates and I don't really know if it's good idea to update to that version from Windows Update.
Shall I update it from Windows Update? Or anyone has this version.
I'm about to reinstall Windows to have a clean install because I have a lot of stuff I don't really need.
Someone knows if it will update the firmware automatically? Thankfuly it didn't.
I will be waiting for your answers, I appreciate it very much.
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Just used my computer today, and Windows downloaded and forced me to install the firmware update (turn off and update, and restart and update) It successfully updated. And now my laptop is on BIOS version 1.19.0. just installed and didn't noticed something bad. edit this comment if I found something weird. attach the link to the video of the entire process that recorded.
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Dell does publish firmware updates via Windows Update. In fact its the only way that the new Snapdragon-based systems are allowed to get updates (Example: Inspiron 14 3420 ). That said, sometimes Windows Update sometimes thinks the firmware updates are related to a system when they don't. The update you're seeing absolutely doesn't apply and is actually older then the BIOS you have installed, being released in 2021!: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/ScopedViewInline.aspx?updateid=f4ac793c-cb82-4b32-a4c1-c9dfdafe37ad You can ignore the update. If you where to try to install it the update would just fail with a not compatible error. Edit: If you actually download the update package and tear into it, the update is actually for a Latitude 3470: com.dell.uefi8661c04a.firmware 8661c04a-bf3e-47db-a133-ef36a2a91196 Latitude 3470 System Update Firmware for the Dell Latitude 3470
Updating the system firmware improves performance.
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The Dell firmware (BIOS) updates seem to be new in Windows 11 Windows Update. I don't recall seeing that in Windows 10 and below. I don't know why it only mentions "firmware" and not explicitly "BIOS" but it's def the BIOS. And the firmware update history is listed under "Driver Updates."
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How to Update Your Dell Monitor Firmware | Dell US
April 28, 2026 - Disable power saving or sleep mode on both your monitor and your computer so neither goes to sleep during the update. Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM) is a free app that lets you manage your Dell monitors and peripherals from one place, including keeping their firmware up to date.
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OpenManage Enterprise: How to Perform Firmware Updates | Dell US
February 25, 2026 - The following video provides a basic overview of how to perform firmware updates to devices in OpenManage Enterprise. Duration: 10:05:00 (hh:mm:ss) When available, closed caption (subtitles) language settings can be chosen using the CC icon on this video player. The default online catalog, if set to update automatically, refreshes on a weekly basis
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Update Your Computer's BIOS Remotely Using Firmware Update Over the Air | Dell US
Update your Dell computer's BIOS in 10-15 minutes with BIOSConnect Firmware Update Over the Air (FOTA). Easy instructions for all Dell models including troubleshooting tips. No Windows needed.
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PowerEdge: How to Update Firmware Remotely Using the iDRAC Web Interface | Dell US
The article describes updating Dell PowerEdge server firmware through Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) 7, 8, 9, or 10. It details downloading the firmware image, logging in to the iDRAC web interface, uploading the image for installation, and managing pending updates.
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Dell System Firmware Update Utility 64 Bit (for IT use only) | Driver Details | Dell US
Dell Technologies recommends this tool is for IT user only. The tool may be used with automation scripts for deploying System Firmware updates.
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Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 (iDRAC9) Version 3.00.00.00 User's Guide | Dell US
In the iDRAC web interface, go to Maintenance > System Update > Automatic Update.
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Dell Firmware Update | Driver Details | Dell US
This package provides Dell Firmware Update and is supported on Inspiron 5368,5378,7368,7378 running the following Windows Operating System:Windows 10.
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How to Update Firmware Using iDRAC9 | Dell US
Expand the update details to view the current and available versions. Select the update to install. For updates that don’t require a reboot, select Install. For updates that do require a reboot, select Install and Reboot or Install Next Reboot. Open the job queue to monitor the progress of the update.
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How to Update BIOS: Install and Upgrade BIOS on Windows | Dell US
SupportAssist is Dell's automated support tool that helps scan your system for updates and installs them seamlessly. Here's how to update the BIOS/UEFI using SupportAssist: Search for SupportAssist in the Start menu and open the app. On the Home tab, select Update software.
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Patching Dell Command Specific Firmware and Drivers – Automox
October 25, 2024 - Here is a handy community Worklet that is designed for Dell Command Updates: https://community.automox.com/community-worklets-12/run-dell-command-driver-updates-windows-780 The basic synopsis: "This worklet will run Dell Command on a users machine to update to latest drivers, it also does firmware updates if found."
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How to Update Your Dell Monitor Firmware | Dell Mauritania
Disable power saving or sleep mode on both your monitor and your computer so neither goes to sleep during the update. Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM) is a free app that lets you manage your Dell monitors and peripherals from one place, including keeping their firmware up to date.
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PowerEdge: Using the Dell SUU to Update Firmware and Drivers | Dell US
You can download the Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) from support.dell.com and use it to update firmware for BIOS, iDRAC, and other components and operating system drivers.
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Support Home | Dell US
Select a product or enter your Service Tag to view related Dell drivers and driver updates.
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PowerEdge: How to Update PowerEdge Driver or Firmware Directly from the Windows or Linux OS | Dell US
This article explains how to perform a driver or firmware update directly from the operating system (OS) using a Dell Update Packages (DUP).