Intel Thunderbolt Controller Firmware Update Utility

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This package contains the Intel Thunderbolt controller firmware update utility. The Thunderbolt firmware allows the operating system to access the Thunderbolt Controller. This update addresses the Dell Security Advisories (DSA). A security advisory is a statement when a security vulnerability impacts a product, and a remedy is available for the vulnerability.
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Fixes & Enhancements

- This release contains security updates as disclosed in the Dell Security Advisory DSA-2023-362. For more information, see Dell Security Advisories and Notices.
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Version

4.65.117.031, A06

Release date

01 Mar 2024

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Chipset

Importance

Critical
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: Intel_TBT3_FW_UPDATE_NVM65_YPV71_A06_4.65.117.031.exe
File Size: 5.7 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of a BIOS executable file. The Universal (Windows/MS DOS) format can be used to install from any Windows or MS DOS environment.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
088fd9cff8df21082b77ffab249db38c
SHA1:
70d0eee3040d996244494611ae0e35d9d2f9dfb7
SHA-256:
902f55aeffe1563d6a53ed9fb0070e50bdd4ef6c337d6e16772812d09e22539b

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The Thunderbolt controller driver must be installed before installing this update.
To find the Thunderbolt controller driver, click This Device on the Drivers and Downloads page and select Chipset from the Category drop-down. If you are not on the Drivers and Downloads page, identify your product.
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019
Windows 11
Windows 10, 64-bit
Thunderbolt Firmware Update Executable for Windows

Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Double-click the new file.
User account control window is displayed.
3. Click Yes.
Dell Firmware Update Utility | System Thunderbolt window is displayed.
4. Click Update.
The firmware gets updated.
5. Click Restart to complete the installation.

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