Finding an Old BIOS version for PowerEdge R910

Question

I recently updated the BIOS of my PowerEdge R910 from version 1.2.2 to version 2.12.0.  This was a big mistake, since my server will now no longer recognize my memory modules, which are all 32GB modules. I've been trying to find that old 1.2.2 BIOS version, but have been wildly unsuccessful.  Does anyone know where I may be able to find this 1.2.2 BIOS version, official or otherwise? If I can't find this BIOS version, I'm afraid that I may have to attempt to return thirty-two 32GB modules, which I bought for this server.  BIOS version 1.2.2 was able to recognize these modules.  However, no other version seems to be able to recognize them. If anyone knows of a way to find this old BIOS version, so that I may revert my system back to it, I'd greatly appreciate it.  Any information that anyone may be able to provide, will be greatly appreciated.

DELL-Shine K · Answer

Oldest BIOS version available for R910 on support site is 2.5.0 which you can download from below link https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=x8h05

evansste · Answer

Unfortunately, 2.5.0 doesn't recognize 32GB modules, either. When I was upgrading to 2.12.0, I incrementally installed 2.5.0, as well as other versions, in order to get to 2.12.0. They just don't seem to recognize 32GB modules.

I've been searching for other used R910s, with the hope that someone may have one with the 1.2.2 BIOS version. If I happened to find someone who has such a machine, would there be any way for me to somehow copy that BIOS, and apply it to my machine?

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