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 requiredInstalledThis file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
Fixed firmware updates to address the Intel Security Advisories - INTEL-SA-00289 (CVE-2019-11157) and INTEL-SA-00317 (CVE-2019-14607). Improved the performance of PowerEdge server fans. For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes: - Firmware updates to address the Intel Security Advisories - INTEL-SA-00289 (CVE-2019-11157) and INTEL-SA-00317 (CVE-2019-14607).
Enhancements: - Improved the performance of PowerEdge server fans.
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.
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. The Universal (Windows/MS DOS) format can be used to install from any Windows or MS DOS environment.
File Format:An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:T40_BIOS_1.2.0_RN.pdf
File Size:171.86 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.
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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