Dell XPS 8960

The Dell Update – SupportAssist Update Plugin works in conjunction with the Dell Update application to keep your systems recovery environment up to date with the latest version of SupportAssist OS Recovery. SupportAssist OS Recovery is a powerful recovery tool designed to help you diagnosis, fix or recover your system when you are experiencing issues. The operating system will provide you a kiosk-style application for easy interaction that will guide you through various options to correct your systems issue. This operating system will automatically engage on system boot failures. In addition, SupportAssist OS Recovery can be selected manually during boot by pressing F12 to call the one time boot and choosing the “SupporAssist OS Recovery” option.

Importance: Optional

Size: 26.94 MB

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This package contains the Dell Optimizer application. Dell Optimizer improves system performance and productivity by adjusting settings for power and battery, display, collaboration touchpad, and presence detection. It also gives you access to the applications that you purchase with your new system.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 342.12 MB

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This package contains the Dell Digital Delivery Application (or Alienware Digital Delivery Application). This application enables you to obtain software that you purchased with your system.

Importance: Optional

Size: 55.55 MB

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This package contains the MyDell Application – Full Installer. MyDell is an application that enables you to personalize the sound, display, and battery performance of your system. It adapts to your behavior and environment to automatically fine-tune system settings to improve your experience and productivity.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 589.36 MB

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This package contains the Dell Update Windows Universal application. This application automatically updates critical fixes and important device drivers as they become available. 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.

Importance: Critical

Size: 31.77 MB

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This package contains the Realtek High Definition audio driver. Audio driver is the software that helps your operating system to communicate with audio devices such internal sound cards, speakers, headsets, and microphones.

Importance: Critical

Size: 192.32 MB

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This package contains the Realtek High Definition audio driver. Audio driver is the software that helps your operating system to communicate with audio devices such internal sound cards, speakers, headsets, and microphones.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 311.32 MB

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This package contains the Waves MaxxAudio Pro application. The Waves MaxxAudio Pro application is an audio suite that enhances the audio performance of the system. This application improves the audio quality in open spaces and minimizes feedback from other devices.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 42.47 MB

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This package contains the Dell system BIOS update. BIOS is a firmware package that is embedded on a small memory chip on the system board. It controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, and other devices.

Importance: Critical

Size: 11.36 MB

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This package contains the Intel Management Engine Interface driver. This driver installs Intel Dynamic Application Loader Host Interface, Intel Management Engine Interface, Intel Management Engine Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) provider, and Intel Platform License Manager Service. 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.

Importance: Critical

Size: 30.12 MB

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This package contains the Realtek PCIe memory card reader driver. The Realtek memory card reader driver enables communication between the Realtek card reader and the operating system. 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.

Importance: Critical

Size: 21.78 MB

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This package contains the Intel Innovation Platform Framework driver. Intel Innovation Platform Framework supports Intel Dynamic Tuning Technology (Intel DTT). Intel Dynamic Tuning is a power and thermal management solution that is used to resolve fan noise, overheating, and performance-related issues of the system.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 16.95 MB

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This package contains the Intel Chipset Device Software. The chipset driver helps to install INF files in a system. The INF files are in turn used by the operating system for installation of software and drivers. 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.

Importance: Critical

Size: 15.21 MB

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This package contains the Intel Dynamic Tuning driver. The Intel Dynamic Tuning is a power and thermal management solution that is used to resolve fan noise, overheating, and performance-related issues of the system.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 21.24 MB

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This package contains the Realtek PCIe memory card reader driver. The Realtek memory card reader driver enables communication between the Realtek card reader and the operating system.

Importance: Critical

Size: 30.41 MB

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This package contains the Intel serial IO driver. Intel serial IO driver enables the communication and the transfer of data between connected devices and the system.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 11.73 MB

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This package contains the Intel Killer 1750, 1690, 1675, and 1650 Wi-Fi driver. Wireless drivers help your operating system to communicate with wireless devices such as wireless cards and network interface controllers. 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.

Importance: Critical

Size: 114.63 MB

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This package contains the Killer BE1750, AX1690, AX1675, AX1650 and Intel BE202, BE201, BE200, AX411, AX211, AX210, AX201, AX200, 9560, 9462, and 9260 Bluetooth driver. Bluetooth driver is the software that helps your operating system to communicate with Bluetooth devices.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 27.54 MB

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This package contains the driver for the Killer E2500, E2600, E3000, E3100, and E5000 Gigabit Ethernet Controllers. The Ethernet network driver helps the system to connect to a wired Internet connection.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 287.05 MB

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This package contains the firmware for Samsung PM9F1 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB, Revision 77320409. Storage firmware is a microcode that is embedded on storage devices such as hard drives or solid state drives. The firmware manages the functionality of the devices.

Importance: Critical

Size: 11.83 MB

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This package contains the firmware for Adata SM2P41C3 256 GB and 512 GB, Revision 92411141. Storage firmware is a microcode that is embedded on storage devices such as hard drives or solid state drives. The firmware manages the functionality of the devices.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 15.28 MB

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This package contains the firmware for Kioxia BG6 256 GB and 512 GB, Revision 12000104. Storage firmware is a microcode that is embedded on storage devices such as hard drives or solid state drives. The firmware manages the functionality of the devices.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 16.79 MB

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This package contains the firmware for Kioxia BG6 1 TB, Revision 11500106. Storage firmware is a microcode that is embedded on storage devices such as hard drives or solid state drives. The firmware manages the functionality of the devices.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 16.8 MB

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This package contains the firmware for Kioxia XG8 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB, Revision 11304103. Storage firmware is a microcode that is embedded on storage devices such as hard drives or solid state drives. The firmware manages the functionality of the devices.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 15.29 MB

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This package contains the firmware for Micron 3500 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB, Revision 35000101. Storage firmware is a microcode that is embedded on storage devices such as hard drives or solid state drives. The firmware manages the functionality of the devices.

Importance: Critical

Size: 28.62 MB

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This package contains the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver and application. Intel Rapid Storage Technology helps configure RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 levels and enhances the performance and reliability of Windows-based systems with storage devices.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 53.74 MB

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This package contains the firmware for Western Digital SN810 PCIe Gen4 NVMe 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB, Revision 61912524. Storage firmware is a microcode that is embedded on storage devices such as hard drives or solid state drives. The firmware manages the functionality of the devices.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 17.02 MB

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This package contains the firmware for WD SN820 4 TB, Revision 62012435. Storage firmware is a microcode that is embedded on storage devices such as hard drives or solid state drives. The firmware manages the functionality of the devices.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 16.5 MB

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This package contains the firmware for Samsung PM9A1 PCIe Gen4 2 TB, Revision 36310129. Storage firmware is a microcode that is embedded on storage devices such as hard drives or solid state drives. The firmware manages the functionality of the devices.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 12.99 MB

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This package contains the firmware for Samsung PM9A1 PCIe generation 4×4 512 GB and 1 TB, Revision 36310229. Storage firmware is a microcode that is embedded on storage devices such as hard drives or solid state drives. The firmware manages the functionality of the devices.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 13 MB

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This package contains the firmware for Micron 3400 PCIe Gen4 NVMe 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB, Revision 34000060. Storage firmware is a microcode that is embedded on storage devices such as hard drives or solid state drives. The firmware manages the functionality of the devices.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 14.62 MB

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This package contains the Intel Arc A770 graphics driver. A graphics or video driver is the software that enables communication between the graphics card and the operating system, games, and applications. 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.

Importance: Critical

Size: 994.6 MB

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This package contains the Intel UHD 710, 730, and 770 Graphics driver for 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Intel processors and the Intel Graphics Command Center application. A graphics or video driver is the software that enables communication between the graphics card and the operating system, games, and applications. Intel Graphics Command Center application allows you to interact with the system through graphical elements such as Windows, icons, and buttons. 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.

Importance: Critical

Size: 1.73 GB

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This package contains the AMD Radeon Desktop DCH graphics driver. A graphics or video driver is the software that enables communication between the graphics card and the operating system, games, and applications. 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. The following are the supported graphics cards: AMD Radeon Desktop RX 5300 / 5600 / 5700 AMD Radeon Desktop RX 5700 XT / 6500 XT / 6600 XT / 6700 XT / 6800 XT / 6900 XT AMD Radeon Desktop RX 7900 XTX

Importance: Critical

Size: 895.23 MB

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This package contains the NVIDIA GeForce graphics driver. A graphics or video driver is the software that enables communication between the graphics card and the operating system, games, and applications. 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. The following are the supported graphics cards: NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / 1060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / 1650 Super / 1660 / 1660 Super / 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SI / 2060 Super / 2070 / 2070 Super / 2080 / 2080 Super / 2080 Super LC / 2080 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB / 3050 8GB / 3060 / 3060 Ti / 3070 / 3070 Ti / 3080 / 3080 Ti / 3090 / 3090 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / 4060 Ti / 4070 / 4070 Ti / 4080 / 4090 / 4090 D NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super / 4070 Ti Super / 4080 Super

Importance: Critical

Size: 1013.36 MB

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This package contains the NVIDIA GeForce Studio graphics driver. A graphics or video driver is the software that enables communication between the graphics card and the operating system, games, and applications. 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. The following are the supported graphics cards: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SI / 2060 Super / 2070 Super NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / 3060 Ti / 3070 / 3080 / 3090 / 4060 Ti / 4070 / 4080 / 4090 / 4090 D NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super / 4070 Ti Super / 4080 Super

Importance: Critical

Size: 930.59 MB

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This package contains the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU VBIOS. A video BIOS is the BIOS of the graphics card or the integrated graphics controller in your system. It provides a set of video-related functions for programs to access the video hardware.

Importance: Recommended

Size: 99.82 MB

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