Dell Inc.

Copyright (C) 2017, All Rights reserved.

www.dell.com

BIOS Release Notes

Systems: Dell Precision 7x10
Version: 1.14.4
Build Date: 8/28/2017

Important:
- Not allowed to downgrade the BIOS prior to 01.06.06.

Fixes:
- Fixed sometimes hang up issue in BIOS setup with UEFI boot mode.
- Fixed Secure Digital Card can't be disabled in BIOS using Dell Command |
Configure.
- Fixed black screen issue if exit BIOS setup after attaching external display
device on dock.
- Fixed no device configuration item issue in boot menu with legacy boot mode.
- Fixed incorrect waring message when booting with TB16 dock plugged and system
without adapter connected.
- Fixed mDP function issue when Discrete Graphics Controller Direct Output Mode is
enabled in BIOS setup with NVIDIA graphic card.
- Fixed Inappropriate string when update WD15 dock firmware.
- Changed TPM clear timeout mechanism behavior.

Enhancements:
- Updated Intel Lan firmware.
- Update Intel Trusted Execution Technology ACM.
- Updated Asset Tag format.
- Updated Embedded Controller Engine Firmware.
- Updated Intel Video BIOS and Graphics Output Protocol driver.
- Updated Intel Management Engine Firmware.

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Dell Inc.
Copyright (C) 2017, All Rights reserved.
www.dell.com

BIOS Release Notes

Systems: Dell Precision 7x10
Version: 1.13.6
Build Date: 7/6/2017

Important:
- Not allowed to downgrade the BIOS prior to 01.06.06.

Fixes:
- Fixed Bitlocker can't be enabled in Win7 OS issue.
- Fixed system BSOD when resumed from sleep if HDD password set.
- Fixed BIOS recovery can't work when use interposer board with NVMe SSD
- Fixed BIOS recovery function can't work if via USB device.
- Fixed a potential security issue with Bootguard code integrity chaining
enforcement.
- Fixed some system will hang up when Switchable Graphics Mode disabled .
- Fixed resume failure when system resume from sleep with TB16 dock connected and
Switchable Graphics Mode disabled.
- Fixed system hang up when plug/un-plug adapter when disabled Switchable Graphics
Mode.

Enhancements:
- Updated processor microcode.
- Updated Absolute BIOS Persistence module.

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Dell Inc.
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www.dell.com

BIOS Release Notes

Systems: Dell Precision 7x10
Version: 1.12.4
Build Date: 5/15/2017

Important:
- Not allowed to downgrade the BIOS prior to 01.06.06.

Fixes:
- Update Intel ME FW to 11.0.26.3000 to address security advisory CVE-2017-5689 /
INTEL-SA-00075.
- Resolved TPM BitLocker initialization issue reported on BIOS revision 1.11.4.

Enhancements:
- Not Applicable

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Dell Inc.
Copyright (C) 2017, All Rights reserved.
www.dell.com

BIOS Release Notes

Systems: Dell Precision 7x10
Version: 1.11.4
Build Date: 4/7/2017

Important:
- Not allowed to downgrade the BIOS prior to 01.06.06.

Fixes:
- Fixed system sometimes auto restart issue when enabled "Wake on LAN or WLAN" in
BIOS setup.

Enhancements:
- Updated Intel Management Engine Firmware.
- Updated "Wake on LAN/WLAN" information in BIOS setup.
- Support Microsoft Windows10 Enterprise.

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Dell Inc.
Copyright (C) 2017, All Rights reserved.
www.dell.com

BIOS Release Notes

Systems: Dell Precision 7x10
Version: 1.10.7
Build Date: 2/6/2017

Important:
- Not allowed to downgrade the BIOS prior to 01.06.06.

Fixes:
- Fixed Free Fall Sensor application shows disabled when both HDD and SSD attached.
- Fixed PXE boot issue in legacy mode via DA200.
- Fixed Dell legacy E-dock external display problem at legacy boot mode.
- Fixed incorrect WWAN device status in BIOS setup menu.
- Fixed Dell dock still functional issue when set dock item disabled in Bios setup.
- Fixed legacy E-dock behavior when power on system with LID close.
- Fixed "Clear TPM" Option may sometimes be greyed out in BIOS setup.
- Fixed "Enable Attempt Legacy Boot" item cannot be enabled in BIOS setup.

Enhancements:
- Updated Embedded Controller Engine Firmware.
- Updated Intel Processor Micro code.
- Updated Intel Video BIOS.
- Enhanced LAN supportability for Dell dock.
- Improved boot time at no Intel Management Engine support environment.

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Dell Inc.
Copyright (C) 2016, All Rights reserved.
www.dell.com

BIOS Release Notes

Systems: Dell Precision 7x10
Version: 1.9.5
Build Date: 12/22/2016

Important:
- Not allowed to downgrade the BIOS prior to 01.06.06.

Fixes:
- Fixed system restart issue when both Device Guard and Credential Guard enabled in
Win10 enterprise.
- Fixed system only can switch display to external monitor one time by lid close in
the Bios Setup.
- Fixed system become reboot from hibernation resume after loading Bios default.

Enhancements:
- Updated Intel Management Engine Firmware.
- Updated Embedded Controller Engine Firmware.
- Updated TI Power Delivery firmware.
- Updated Intel Video BIOS and Graphics Output Protocol driver.
- Updated Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID Driver.

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Dell Inc.
Copyright (C) 2016, All Rights reserved.
www.dell.com

BIOS Release Notes

Systems: Dell Precision 7x10
Version: 1.8.3
Build Date: 10/7/2016

Important:
- Not allowed to downgrade the BIOS prior to 01.06.06.

Fixes:
- Fixed intermittent Dell TB15 USB devices lost issue.
- Fixed Dell TB15 USB Type-C to Type-A dongle functions can't be disabled when
External USB item in BIOS Setup is disabled.

Enhancements:
- Enhanced Dell USB-C docks power button event handling.
- Updated Embedded Controller Engine Firmware.

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Dell Inc.
Copyright (C) 2016, All Rights reserved.
www.dell.com

BIOS Release Notes

Systems: Dell Precision 7x10
Version: 1.7.3
Build Date: 08/31/2016

Important:
- Not allowed to downgrade the BIOS prior to 01.06.06.

Fixes:
- Fixed Bios recovery triggered while USB dongle attached and disabled external USB
port.

Enhancements:
- Updated Embedded Controller Engine Firmware.
- Updated Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID Driver.
- Updated to Support OpenXT/SecureView Program.
- Improved SMM Runtime Vulnerability.
- Enhanced system warm boot and sleep function stability.

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Dell Inc.
Copyright (C) 2016, All Rights reserved.
www.dell.com

BIOS Release Notes

Systems: Dell Precision 7x10
Version: 01.06.06
Build Date: 07/29/2016

Important:
- Not allowed to downgrade the BIOS prior to 01.06.06.

Fixes:
- Resolved Intel soft Guard Extension driver install issue.
- Resolved boot time problem when Hyperthreading is disabled.
- Resolved Dell Thunderbolt Dock issues.
Enhancements:
- Support Win10 Enterprise.
- Updated TI Power Delivery firmware.
- Update Realtek USB LAN firmware.
- Updated Embedded Controller firmware.
- Update Intel Processor Micro code.
- Added embedded LAN MAC address display item in BIOS setup menu.
- Added Attempt legacy boot item in BIOS setup menu.
- Removed Data wipe support when NVMe SSD attached.
- Updated suspend/resume protections.
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Dell Inc.
Copyright (C) 2016, All Rights reserved.
www.dell.com

BIOS Release Notes

Systems: Dell Precision 7x10
Version: 1.05.04
Build Date: 06/06/2016

Fixes:
- Resolved USB Type-C issues.
- Resolved Thunderbolt issues.
- Resolved Dell Thunderbolt Dock issues.
- Updated BIOS downgrade restriction rule.

Enhancements:
- Not applicable.

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Dell Inc.
Copyright (C) 2016, All Rights reserved.
www.dell.com

BIOS Release Notes

Systems: Dell Precision 7x10
Version: 1.04.14
Build Date: 05/03/2016

Fixes:
- Fixed system will be restarted twice issue when loading BIOS default.
- Fixed unexpected volume up/down behavior by the hot key Fn + page up/down.
- Fixed USB Type C speed issue.
- Fixed Video BIOS Version information in BIOS setup menu.
- Fixed system no error message when attached dock with 240W adapter.

Enhancements:
- Updated to the newer version of the Intel CPU microcode patch.
- Updated Embedded Controller Engine Firmware.
- Updated Intel Video BIOS and Graphics Output Protocol driver.
- Updated "Keypad, By Numlock" information in setup menu.
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Dell Inc.
Copyright (C) 2016, All Rights reserved.
www.dell.com

BIOS Release Notes

Systems: Dell Precision 7x10
Version: 1.04.08
Build Date: 3/20/2016

Fixes:
- Addressed USB KB/Mouse not working smoothly on Dell Thunderbolt Dock.
- Addressed systems takes long time when wake from Sleep state via Type-C USB
device with wake function enabled.
- Fixed the "Touchscreen" item missing in BIOS after system resume from Hibernate
or Cold Boot with touchscreen function disabled.

Enhancements:
- Updated to the newer version of the Intel CPU microcode patch.
- Updated to the newer version of the Intel Memory Reference Code.
- Updated Intel Management Engine Firmware.
- Updated Intel Video BIOS.
- Enhanced Battry Life.
- Reduced POST time, Sleep and Hibernate resume time.
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Version: 1.3.12
Build Date: 2/26/2016

Fixes:
- Fixed Bitlocker function abnormal.
- Fixed NVMe drive can't be detected in Diagnostic utility.

Enhancements:
- Not Applicable.
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Version: 1.3.10
Build Date: 1/29/2016

Fixes:
- Fixed the USB KB/Mouse not working smoothly in Windows 7 with attaching in the
Dell Thunderbolt Dock.
- Fixed Type-c port still can detect USB storage device when disable external USB
port.

Enhancements:
- Support Dell Thunderbolt Dock.
- Support Dell Dock.
- Support Type-C/Thunderbolt technology.
- Support Trusted Platform Module 2.0 feature in Microsoft Windows 10.
- Updated Intel CPU microcode.
- Updated Intel Management Engine Firmware.
- Updated Intel Graphic BIOS/GOP.
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Version: 1.3.8
Build Date: 1/21/2016

Fixes:
- NA
Enhancements:
- Support Dell Thunderbolt Dock.
- Support Dell Dock.
- Support Type-C/Thunderbolt technology.
- Support Trusted Platform Module 2.0 feature in Microsoft Windows 10.
- Updated Intel CPU microcode.
- Updated Intel Management Engine Firmware.
- Updated Intel Graphic BIOS/GOP.
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Version: 1.2.0
Build Date: 11/17/2015

Fix/Enahncement

Fixes:
- Addressed no display on external monitor with lid close.

Enhancement:
- Updated to the newer version of the Intel CPU microcode patch.
- Updated to the newer version of the Intel Memory Reference Code.
- Updated Intel Management Engine Firmware.
- Updated Intel Video BIOS.
- Added NVMe storage device support for Ubuntu OS.

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Version: 1.1.0
Build Date: 10/29/2015

Fix/Enahncement

1. Fixed there is a low possibility for BIOS update to be skipped.

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Version: 1.0.0
Build Date: 9/25/2015

Initial release of the BIOS

The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems:
1. Microsoft Windows 7
2. Microsoft Windows 8
3. Microsoft Windows 10