This is generally normal, build date vs. release date. I've got an 8940, and it had a new BIOS: Yet if I use MSINFO32 to see what I actually have, it shows this: BIOS Version/Date Dell Inc. 2.27.1, 4/3/2025 Only a 6 week difference. Why it takes so long, unknown. Probably some level of testing done, and the BIOS is generally built by the motherboard MFG. Normally a x.xx.0 is released too, didn't happen for the 8940, so there was probably some level of testing on the .0 code and it required a new build to fix something. Don't think there is anything to worry about. I've had pre-release code for a Router and when the official one was release it was the same build at the pre-release. If you still unsure, contact Dell Support I guess? Of course, other 8960 users could confirm they have the same dates. Answer from ispalten on dell.com
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Updates that are released on the Dell Support site on the second Tuesday of every month will generally appear in Dell Applications such as Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, Alienware Update, SupportAssist, and Dell Custom catalogs on the second Friday of every month.
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June 18, 2025Dell ReVault vulnerability: Dell Command Update seems to not update ControlVault3 firmware
Also struggeling with the problem here. It doesn't find the Driver with Windows Updates and we are not able to use our rmm tool to rollout the Driver because Dell as always doesn't provide any documentation on how to install the Software in quiet mode. Tried all switches possible but with no positive result. More on reddit.com
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August 7, 2025Patch Tuesday Megathread (2025-05-13)
Forgiveness can yet be granted; our master remains to absolve your sins against his chosen. Fall down upon your knees - pray for Microsoft's mercy. Ready to push these out to 10,000 workstations/servers tonight. EDIT1: Everything has been patched, no issues seen. See y'all during the optionals EDIT2: I've received a few reports of Windows 10 PCs booting into Bitlocker and then needing to do automatic repairs. Not widespread, but I will also mention less than 4% of our fleet is Windows 10 at this point in time, so it's not like we have a lot of test cases. Tbh, we are just using it as more rationale for the user to get rid of their Windows 10 device. Windows 11 seems fine. EDIT3: Microsoft has confirmed the Windows 10 bitlocker issue here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-22h2#windows-10-might-repeatedly-display-the-bitlocker-recovery-screen-at-startup EDIT4: Microsoft has released an OOB update to address the Bitlocker issue on Win10: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/may-19-2025-kb5061768-os-builds-19044-5856-and-19045-5856-out-of-band-75b27cbd-072e-4c5a-b40e-87e00aaa42dd\ EDIT5: OOB optional update released for everything under the sun regarding Hyper-V (this link is Win11): https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/may-27-2025-kb5061977-os-build-26100-4066-out-of-band-a15fd6bb-313a-4a24-9e35-21dbcad2aa99 More on reddit.com
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This is generally normal, build date vs. release date. I've got an 8940, and it had a new BIOS: Yet if I use MSINFO32 to see what I actually have, it shows this: BIOS Version/Date Dell Inc. 2.27.1, 4/3/2025 Only a 6 week difference. Why it takes so long, unknown. Probably some level of testing done, and the BIOS is generally built by the motherboard MFG. Normally a x.xx.0 is released too, didn't happen for the 8940, so there was probably some level of testing on the .0 code and it required a new build to fix something. Don't think there is anything to worry about. I've had pre-release code for a Router and when the official one was release it was the same build at the pre-release. If you still unsure, contact Dell Support I guess? Of course, other 8960 users could confirm they have the same dates.
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Hi Dell XPS 8960 System BIOS Critical 04 Jun 2025 BIOS 2.17.0, 2.17.0 System BIOS XPS8960_2.17.0_x64.exe Does any of the above look familiar? IF you opened the BIOS and viewed the details of the system, that may satisfy you.
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July 24, 2025 - It looks for me same as bug when i try FW update from OME with option "Next reboot", whcih have same issue. But difference is rediscover dont help there · DELL-Erman O · Moderator · • · 2.8K Posts · 0 · July 24th, 2025 10:55 · If you can connect to the iDRAC over SSH, try running the command below · racadm racreset · After that, go back to OME and refresh the inventory that usually helps it pick up the correct firmware version.
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DSA-2025-053: Security Update for Dell Client Platform for Multiple Dell ControlVault3 Driver and Firmware Vulnerabilities | Dell US
Dell Packaged Remediated Versions: This package contains the Dell ControlVault driver and firmware combined and whose version is listed in the file downloaded from support.dell.com.
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How to Update Firmware Using iDRAC9 | Dell US
Published AUG 06, 2025 · Share · Description · Transcript · This video will demonstrate the update procedure of a Firmware Using iDRAC9. Here’s how to update firmware using iDRAC9. Visit dell.com/support and download the update files to your local machine.
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DSA-2025-002: Security Update for Dell Client Platform for Intel System Security Report and System Resources Defense Firmware Advisory | Dell US
Dell Client Platform remediation is available for multiple vulnerabilities in Intel® System Security Report and System Resources Defense firmware that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
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How to Update all Firmware of your PowerEdge using the Dell Website and Lifecycle Controller | Dell US
Published MAY 16, 2025 · Share · Description · Transcript · This video demonstrates to easily update the firmware of your Dell PowerEdge Server using the Lifecycle Controller and the Dell Website as a source. This feature is available on PowerEdge server Generation 13 and newer.
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Dell Command | Update | Dell US
May 27, 2026 - Dell Command | Update (DCU) is a standalone application for commercial client computers that provides updates for system software Dell releases. This application simplifies the BIOS, firmware, driver, and application update experience for Dell commercial client hardware.
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DSA-2025-218: Security Update for Dell Smart Dock Firmware for an Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File Vulnerability | Dell US
June 11, 2025 - Dell Smart Dock Firmware remediation is available for an Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File Vulnerability that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
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February 17, 2026 - The Dell Business Client Update Catalog is designed to make the update process seamless and efficient. The catalog provides detailed information on required updates for Dell client systems, including BIOS, firmware, drivers and Dell applications.
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r/sysadmin on Reddit: Dell ReVault vulnerability: Dell Command Update seems to not update ControlVault3 firmware
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I've checked several Dell Pro 14 Plus laptops using Dell Command Update -> System Information. It doesn’t list a firmware version, only a driver version for ControlVault3. It shows the old version 6.2.25.24 . After manually installing the update package from the Dell website, it shows 6.2.26.36.
We've configured DCU via Intune policy to upgrade firmware, drivers and and install critical updates within 3 days. Updates (BIOS, drivers, etc.) are being applied as expected, but this specific one seems to be skipped.
Is anyone else experiencing this issue? Is there another way to check the actual firmware version of ControlVault?
Any help is appreciated!
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Also struggeling with the problem here. It doesn't find the Driver with Windows Updates and we are not able to use our rmm tool to rollout the Driver because Dell as always doesn't provide any documentation on how to install the Software in quiet mode. Tried all switches possible but with no positive result.
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Dell have published a new document on how to determine if the vulnerability is patched: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000353975/how-to-determine-my-system-has-the-right-firmware-driver-for-controlvault In Device Manager: “Ensure your Firmware version is 5.15.7.0 for ControlVault3 or 6.2.24.0 for ControlVault3+” The version in the Host Components Installer is different to the Firmware version.
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How to Use Dell Command Update to Update All Drivers, BIOS, and Firmware For Your Computer | Dell US
Download the latest version of the software from Support for Dell Command Update - Drivers & Downloads.
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How to Update Your Dell Monitor Firmware | Dell US
April 28, 2026 - Learn how to update your Dell monitor firmware using the Dell Display and Peripheral Manager app on Windows or Mac, or manually with a downloaded package. Step-by-step instructions included.
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PowerEdge: Methods and Steps to Update Firmware and Drivers | Dell US
Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) - is a local one-to-one utility to update BIOS, firmware, drivers, and application on PowerEdge servers to the latest version. The SUU also allows comparison between the current versions that are installed on the server and the most up-to-date versions available.