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Dell ControlVault Firmware Update
AUTO INSTALLEDThis file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
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 provides the Dell ControlVault Firmware Update and is supported on Latitude and Precision models that are running the running following Windows Operating System: DOS, XP, Vista (32/64-bit) and Windows 7 (32/64-bit).
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes - Not Applicable Enhancements - Improved Fingerprint enrollment and capture - Supported Windows Biometric Framework (WBF)
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
Custom Instructions for Dell_ControlVault_A22_R308501.exe: Steps to install Dell ControlVault Firmware 1. Double click downloaded Dell ControlVault Firmware package and follow the wizard installation instructions. 2. Go to "C:\dell\drivers\R308501" firmware folder and double click on ushupgrade.exe and follow the wizard installation instructions. 3. In the pop up dialog window press the Start button. 4. When installation is completed press the Restart button. The system will reboot. EXTRACT FIRMWARE 1. Double-click the new icon on the desktop that you just downloaded. The Self-Extractor window appears. 2. Click OK or Continue. The Self-Extracting Driver Installation window appears and prompts to extract files to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R308501. 8. Leave all of the default settings and click Unzip or OK. If the directory doesn''t exist, you''ll be prompted to create one. Click Yes. A Self Extractor window appears and indicates C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R308501 files were extracted. 9.Click OK and follow the on-screen installation instructions on the screen. A window will open displaying the new firmware folder (C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R308501) ------------------------------------------ Installation/Update From MS-DOS. ------------------------------------------ The TPM setting must be set to enabled/deactivated in BIOS for the USH firmware to be updated from MS-DOS. 10. Create a bootable MS-DOS disk (floppy, USB Memory Key, etc) 11. Copy the files from the firmware directory in step 9 above (C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R308501) into a folder on the MS-DOS boot disk. Make sure you keep the directory and folder structure intact during the copy operation. 12. Shut down your computer and boot to the bootable MS-DOS disk 13. Switch to the folder that was created in step 11. 14. Run DOSUPDAT.BAT and follow any instructions you see on the screen.