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 T40 System BIOS

Restart required Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
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. This update addresses Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE). Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) is a list of security vulnerabilities and exposures that are publicly disclosed.
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PowerEdge_T40_1.12.0.exe | 15.74 MB
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File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: PowerEdge_T40_1.12.0.exe
File Size: 15.74 MB
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:
32dc19d24722866d8b1852586cbde268
SHA1:
64f55db7bfa1124be52a81b545c4291c6585579a
SHA-256:
ff899883d158c3cbb243089c66eb53093b30e953df8dfdc301e1f76d8d06d092

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Fixes & Enhancements

- This release contains security updates as disclosed in the Dell Security Advisories DSA-2023-113, DSA-2023-152, DSA-2023-161, DSA-2023-180, DSA-2023-295 and DSA-2023-207. For more information, see Dell Security Advisories and Notices.
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Version

1.12.0, 1.12.0

Release date

21 Aug 2023

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Urgent
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: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: T40_BIOS_1.12.0_RN.pdf
File Size: 175.73 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:
babaa6a27fea47b0be0e77878f310202
SHA1:
a918d71a67d4bb6306d4782e9cee823fecf80b77
SHA-256:
e8a8be551217bfc47f5a07861e47e45bf7e1f72c32ed0aba297a8880e6eaa330

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- Once the BIOS is upgraded, you cannot downgrade the BIOS to earlier versions. BIOS downgrades are restricted when there are security updates and important fixes with earlier versions that impact the functionality of the system.
- If your system current BIOS version is earlier than 1.0.0, ensure that you update the BIOS to version 1.2.0 before updating the BIOS to version 1.12.0.
1.22.010 Nov 2025
1.21.002 Sept 2025
1.20.018 Jul 2025
1.19.010 Jun 2025
1.18.014 Feb 2025
1.17.030 Jul 2024
1.16.009 Apr 2024
1.15.021 Feb 2024
1.14.008 Jan 2024
1.13.014 Nov 2023
1.11.028 Apr 2023
1.10.018 Apr 2023
1.9.007 Nov 2022
1.8.010 May 2022
1.7.019 Jan 2022
1.6.015 Nov 2021
1.5.030 Jul 2021
1.4.020 Nov 2020
1.3.109 Aug 2020
1.2.021 May 2020
1.1.109 Dec 2019
1.0.003 Oct 2019
Estoque BIOS
1. Go to www.dell.com/support.
2. In the Enter a Service Tag, Serial Number box, type the product name. For example, PowerEdge R830.
3. Select your product from the list that is displayed.
4. Click Drivers & downloads.
5. From the Category drop-down menu, select BIOS.
6. In the Name column, expand the hyperlinked BIOS title.
a. To view information about earlier versions, click Older versions.
7. To view information about compatible systems and installation instructions, click View full driver details.
8. On the Driver Details page, scroll down and expand Installation instructions. Instructions about downloading and installing Update Packages by using methods such as DRMK, EFI, Linux, and Windows is displayed.
9. Follow the relevant instructions to update the BIOS.

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