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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_MC3P8_LN_1.4.1_A00.BIN | 78.36 MB
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: FM120_BIOS_MC3P8_LN_1.4.1_A00.BIN
File Size: 78.36 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:
04013fd81519bcf3912e57c896f8234c
SHA1:
26cb6610385d88f0127669da349b4a9a6ae31078
SHA-256:
77c386e0059e50c75168964536bf437be502a9db1430f29304fd29478f6dc907

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes

- Updated integrated network drivers
- Updated Intel Avoton Microcode

Enhancements

- None
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Version

1.4.1, A00

Release date

01 Dec 2015

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.
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File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: FM120_BIOS_MC3P8_LN_1.4.1_A00.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:
cd5d74039ebb262bef0692a024809206
SHA1:
8ebc2dec2c1ef47aadc0fb5b5f0c6f590dab08b8
SHA-256:
1f11be236b11380c8680bde02a790032d9b37a7e55412cd2bcd2c4dfa7548ff9

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: FM120-010401C.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:
ebd1512d9e826d4d8e9c3fe4ebbe1882
SHA1:
7fcee54b70b667a082151823515f6a1d142a2777
SHA-256:
fd3125dd092ed255bf479ff547a18d07d3ba02ff995754116b67c123349263fc

File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: FM120-010401C.exe
File Size: 2.57 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:
b053795c6c133162e64a50e201c63ee1
SHA1:
7385df5d3133922e3c025ee18116a4c9440d2d46
SHA-256:
4a7fed7fa4ca27bb266f6fb4a081a42e78603c411adaca8d5c5ca30630ac8975

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: FM120_BIOS_01_04_01_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 29.25 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:
6ea8f35d2b90575ee4f408ac02e2bc48
SHA1:
9179b2981d5136ac953ef3e5248b16004f895c14
SHA-256:
6636df59122091393cb22fd97cc0fb20d8a2401b3da43d54d794cd5c2adf1097

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: FM120_BIOS_MC3P8_WN32_1.4.1_A00.EXE
File Size: 13.68 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:
a429752a4e184b1ad5a89327f05d89dd
SHA1:
11671d8659387f5e48bcc88eef725816477cec06
SHA-256:
dfbaf4925478d29d2cc765568900a2c5eae81bba6f0f12daec2f3a65afd1b179

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: FM120_BIOS_MC3P8_WN64_1.4.1_A00.EXE
File Size: 20.75 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:
774deb1266f88cf409d315acc753be88
SHA1:
bdedb17499ca3ba5d5954aa60d958ef6c7cdb15c
SHA-256:
220b08022c33e7d368bd30c1c2e6c8f824d3e6f39754c2fa91d3cc4d0b009e18

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AC cycle after BIOS flash is required (updated microcode)
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1.1.1, A0013 May 2015
1.0.102 Dec 2014
1.0.002 Dec 2014
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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