NEW Dell BIOS updates will not apply in TS to newer models Optiplex 3070 and Latitude 7400

[conork3]

Hi
I tried searching the forums however could not find a similar thread.

We have 2 task sequences, one for our older model Dell laptops and Optiplex desktops e.g 3040,50,60.

The second task sequence is required for the 3070 and L7400 for example as a newer version of the Dell command and configure is required to set BIOS settings during WinPE than what the earlier computer models use.

Both TS are nearly identical and have a step to update the BIOS using a PS script and Flash64W.exe

The newer models look to download the BIOS update however do not apply it.

Happy to add contents of PS script if needed.

Anyone else have success applying BIOS updates to these newer models?

 

[Marek Belan]

Hi
in first you don't need two TS just make wmi query like this and separate (but think new C&C can set older model too)


the second
i use this command to update , it restart computer /r so you need to add
6 to error code
OptiPlex_3070_1.2.1.exe /s /r /f /l=C:\temp\bios121.log

 

[conork3]

Thanks Marek. Looks like you may have created an application instead of a package to deploy this update? We feel we would prefer a package and are wondering what exact command line would be used please?