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.

Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge M910 Version 2.7.9

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PowerEdge M910 BIOS Version 2.7.9
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M910_BIOS_HR0C0_LN32_2.7.9.BIN | 5.17 MB
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: M910_BIOS_HR0C0_LN32_2.7.9.BIN
File Size: 5.17 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:
d5d8b7382ccd15273659e21c612443d3
SHA1:
592b3fc7303a9809873b6d9b982050d5278d6064
SHA-256:
bf0a736a6d9d32066b4a4f5b3cb3e1109115e6750faf9015384d0d4556235b48

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
* Fixed an issue where the TOE/iSCSI license was ignored in certain rare cases on heavily configured systems with FlexAddress enabled.
* Fixed an issue where the system would fail to boot to the virtual CD-ROM when USB CD-ROM is the only local USB mass storage device present.
* Added FibreChannel support for Lifecycle Controller inventory.
* Fixed the SCT EFI Compliant Test Boot Services Table CRC32 error. (This is only a Microsoft certification test issue and does not affect normal operation.)
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Version

2.7.9, 2.7.9

Release date

07 Feb 2013

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: M910_BIOS_HR0C0_LN32_2.7.9.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:
e634e52a3afe3ceee7ad3739341938d4
SHA1:
0bd5ce5f04873ada22a72fb9469ae36a9476ff1e
SHA-256:
28a58616f3da626460795458814540dca388efc816e1509efc82102fd8e82ed5

File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: M910-020709.exe
File Size: 1.88 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:
9b7c75274e2c35c03390062eb1b60ee5
SHA1:
0979fabec41e253e12fbfd78843178e29076d0e0
SHA-256:
191151a31537279eabc5eb1c22da9cd895dc9c9465671aa40332093f138584b4

File Format: External release notes
File Name: M910-020709BIOS.txt
File Size: 10.82 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
0708caac2d1a28b92d19b6dc4a680942
SHA1:
2258fcd6699576f43b4f7d854b8e31a1a08105ca
SHA-256:
cd3e88c59a1693d74831910e9455df900f338b351b1e02924389d57c18048363

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: M910_BIOS_HR0C0_WN32_2.7.9.EXE
File Size: 6.83 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:
1548c517a9ac9feb0bd78f48f21481ef
SHA1:
2068d3970d1e7dff91b8b38f9d61f80ff2d68a76
SHA-256:
57af736e206eb5c12585cf7f3f81986bd8641abb7a09fd60c4da851bcd254243

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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
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Update the name of the file to DOS recognizable format (8.3). If you do not update the filename to 8.3 format, the filename will be truncated to 8.3 format.
3. Copy the file to the bootable device.
4. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
5. Run the executable under DOS. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
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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" link to 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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