Do not turn off your computer or disconnect from the power source while updating the BIOS as this could harm your computer. During the update, your computer will restart and you may briefly see a black screen.

Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

PowerEdge FM120 BIOS

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PowerEdge FM120 BIOS
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FM120_BIOS_NPX88_LN_1.5.0.BIN | 78.37 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: FM120_BIOS_NPX88_LN_1.5.0.BIN
File Size: 78.37 MB
Format Description
Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as stand-alone applications that ensure that specific validation criteria are met, then apply an update.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
a9de639185d9a201833f1ba33ae9aa43
SHA1:
906e598dca2c21bb0fc1dd2662c9c3b1862fbc97
SHA-256:
4ec6d496bc06e3a3642033b8565bb001f1c9a7a480b9e6de7f8606983478f3e1

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes

- Updated integrated network drivers

Enhancements

- None
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Version

1.5.0, 1.5.0

Release date

06 Oct 2016

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
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.

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: FM120_BIOS_NPX88_LN_1.5.0.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 Bytes
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
The GnuPG signature for Red Hat Linux Update Package can be used to authenticate Dell's identity in the correlated Red Hat Linux Update Package.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
cd19df1b57ca8a88f8c8b6fb6d11faaf
SHA1:
d2d8ac7eae673593687672a145d2442a60f1ee51
SHA-256:
cd67dd9cbd3f3fa1d602ead750b75b1076cdc20f509e79f1ab6a5d074a37d2c6

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: FM120-010500C.efi
File Size: 8.08 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains compressed content that can be executed from the EFI Shell or EFI Boot Manager. Download the file to the EFI partition on a removable media device. Insert the removable media, then reboot the system and run the program from the EFI Shell or EFI Boot Manager.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
504724330befeeb0243c78eb29bb4233
SHA1:
acacbd3eaba606947d57e9ed469b30a094f5bb8b
SHA-256:
c42d769f04904afab5187405e455208c19b6c40351cbcd3e75ce3542ab6af5ba

File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: FM120-010500C.exe
File Size: 2.58 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. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable USB flash drive, then boot the system to the USB flash drive and run the program.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
885eb7d25509fc5eca31d835d2065199
SHA1:
cc67aa95f973d803ec29ef043ba8d6f7674b3bc3
SHA-256:
7ad412b7199ce7933c73fc1a6d9038309694fc2a8189ea4dc1b0009d35f5f5cf

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: FM120_BIOS_01_05_00_RN.pdf
File Size: 119.45 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This format consists of an archive of PDF files used to provide help and procedural information to the customer. It is necessary to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader first to view the files in this archive.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
f394c1df4a1945f3be18586d676ca35c
SHA1:
48f1c84ee9bf95439feb74bb61a895873b86326c
SHA-256:
ba408848be8a0df7397ab9a0901db03a723ca9af5559a57c06b6965963028f36

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: FM120_BIOS_NPX88_WN32_1.5.0.EXE
File Size: 13.69 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
0e035f01d94455d813aea837690ab241
SHA1:
28da892930d8152c9dc2839f2d4fa5599628f8ce
SHA-256:
49795441195aaaddd5d3fb9e03e88824733ef3a864bb4697c3babcc9b9f0ee4e

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: FM120_BIOS_NPX88_WN64_1.5.0.EXE
File Size: 20.76 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
e48842023326795491494e6e6706de20
SHA1:
51dfbf0923cd20c277b124f4e4573b4d89feff24
SHA-256:
1675b8d2366e07514ea1563c52c627ae5bd13ed03c79cef6bccffd2e9e119f5f

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AQUA BIOS
Dell Update Package Instructions for EFI
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link if you accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
You can update the BIOS using a UEFI shell bootable media, such as a USB key.
1. Copy the file to the bootable device with UEFI shell.
2. Boot the system to UEFI shell by using the bootable device.
3. Run the executable (.efi) under the UEFI shell. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.

You can also load this executable directly from BIOS Boot Manager without a UEFI shell bootable media.
1. Copy the file to a USB device
2. Plug in the USB device and press F11 during POST to enter BIOS Boot Manager
3. Navigate to the System Utilities menu and select BIOS Update File Explorer
4. Select the USB device and navigate through the directory contents to find the executable (.efi)
5. Launch the executable and follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
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Dell Update Package Instructions for Linux DUP:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Read over the release information presented by executing the "./[model]_BIOS_LX_[revision].BIN --version" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
4. Run the update by executing "./[model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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Dell Update Package Instructions for Windows Dup:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" linkto download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
5. Click the Install button.
6. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the "File Download" window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign

Reboot will be required

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