Dell Update 3.1.x and 4.x Release Notes November 2020 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Dell Update Version 4.0................................................................................................ 4 Release Summary................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Compatibility.........................................................................................................................................................................
1 Dell Update Version 4.0 Topics: • • • • Release Summary Compatibility Platforms affected What’s new in Dell Update Version 4.0 Release Summary Dell Update is installed as a stand-alone application on consumer client supported platforms to provide updates for system software that is released by Dell. This application is installed locally on the target systems and simplifies the BIOS, firmware, driver, and application update experience on Dell client hardware. Version 4.
NOTE: For more information about the list of the models and systems that are supported by Dell Update, see dell.com/ support. What’s new in Dell Update Version 4.0 Dell Update provides the following features and enhancements in this release: ● ● ● ● Added support for Windows Declarative Componentized Hardware (DCH) drivers. Added the Security Updates option under Selected Updates. Added the dock service tag to the Additional Details icon in the system information view. Improved user interface experience.
2 Dell Update Version 3.1.3 Topics: • • • • • Release Summary Compatibility Platforms affected What’s new in Dell Update Version 3.1.3 Known issues Release Summary Dell Update is installed as a stand-alone application on consumer client supported platforms to provide updates for system software that is released by Dell. This application is installed locally on the target systems and simplifies the BIOS, firmware, driver, and application update experience on Dell client hardware. Version 3.1.
● Alienware NOTE: For more information about the list of the models and systems that are supported by Dell Update, see Dell.com/ support. What’s new in Dell Update Version 3.1.3 Dell Update provides the following features and enhancements in this release: ● Support for the Windows operating system when the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are enabled. ● Improvements on the self-update process.
3 Dell Update Version 3.1.2 Topics: • • • • • Release Summary Compatibility Platform(s) affected What’s new in Dell Update Version 3.1.2 Known issues Release Summary Dell Update is installed as a stand-alone application on consumer client supported platforms to provide updates for system software that is released by Dell. This application is installed locally on the target systems and simplifies the BIOS, firmware, driver, and application update experience on Dell client hardware. Version 3.1.
● Alienware NOTE: For more information about the list of the models and systems that are supported by Dell Update, see Dell.com/ support. What’s new in Dell Update Version 3.1.2 Dell Update provides the following features and enhancements in this release: ● ● ● ● Improved application installation time. Improved time required to check for updates. Addressed automatic system reboot issue. Last Check field in graphical user interface displays a more accurate time when a check for updates is performed.
4 Installation, upgrade, and uninstallation instructions Installation For information about installing Dell Update, see Dell.com/support. Installation prerequisites for Windows: ● The Dell Update installation file, available at Dell.com/support. ● To install Dell Update, you must ensure that the system is running on a supported version of Microsoft Windows. Uninstallation For information about uninstalling ell Update, see Dell.com/support.
5 Resources and Support Accessing documents using product selector You can also access documents by selecting your product. 1. Go to www.dell.com/manuals. 2. Click Browse all products, click Software, and then click Client Systems Management. 3. To view the required documents, click the required product name and version.
6 Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, go to dell.com. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
