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 FM120 Version 1.6.1
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FM120_BIOS_VH9T7_LN_1.6.1.BIN | 60 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
FM120_BIOS_VH9T7_LN_1.6.1.BIN
File Size:
60 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.
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:
ca65abbed1a0785659975b4223f5dc72
SHA1:
a2b4f6a509f714b4638ddf424767a2466e0ec343
SHA-256:
7a671d82a8d8f0ac930f047e71111690ce4d0a7975b4c63936d2a04c3dae6544
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Removed the unnecessary Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Opcodes.
Enhancements
- Enhanced an already existing resolution to the issue of USB devices not correctly getting detected
Read More
- Removed the unnecessary Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Opcodes.
Enhancements
- Enhanced an already existing resolution to the issue of USB devices not correctly getting detected
Version
1.6.1, 1.6.1
Release date
24 Jan 2018
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
RecommendedDell 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.
Available formats
File Format:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
FM120_BIOS_VH9T7_LN_1.6.1.BIN.sign
File Size:
226 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:
0faa6e9ea79ce88cb6cf47ed5daf739b
SHA1:
235113ad73d095013ad8e3950b0552cf6a4de200
SHA-256:
a6f6233704b7eedff42cdeaeba87131f86515954d6d70fe8bc0d1a400a51f287
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
FM120-010601C.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:
bc795dbe77401f2877dd00d50f13d856
SHA1:
da5cd57c7f9ccc5193abf811589828111916a7a8
SHA-256:
d51f5ea693f02a3bf1cc132090804cf5455836f303f6ec5d767b9b496c62a97f
File Format:
Flash BIOS executable
File Name:
FM120-010601C.exe
File Size:
2.58 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:
187979e1cd733020fbaf5813db10d7b2
SHA1:
c34e01a150926f4992eeba7cdcb0f0ff0839903f
SHA-256:
74db163f349c107d6c1ecc76d76c19ccf8ce4df60b366a638111009698d91099
File Format:
An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:
FM120_BIOS 1.6.1_RN.pdf
File Size:
155.14 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:
0577e56c30d2d2837833260987f06175
SHA1:
bfd6869735557994f2b3df6db858066f8eb0d63a
SHA-256:
8d35865c87bee7c8310f62913f132dff170a6054508beb3e33cae49c25305f2b
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name:
FM120_BIOS_VH9T7_WN32_1.6.1.EXE
File Size:
10.55 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:
4e38c05691eecfc6565a95ceeaab6c5d
SHA1:
68a6650d2a0423b9803739711e2b57f54ce14d82
SHA-256:
55350520905b24bb73256ff2e5c19b633c276a2dc89f8b8bb7269e8efd25f16a
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
FM120_BIOS_VH9T7_WN64_1.6.1.EXE
File Size:
11.97 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:
591b055fb6a83c2447d4f1b5ebd7703a
SHA1:
df911c07336531a61fb5cdc3d23315fc687dc269
SHA-256:
1549888c823d4794c3468a0f28b59251025d2aa1e431791ee154baaff4b6f4bc
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Other Available Versions
1.7.028 Mar 2018
1.5.006 Oct 2016
1.4.1, A0001 Dec 2015
1.3.0, A0006 Jul 2015
1.1.1, A0013 May 2015
1.0.102 Dec 2014
1.0.002 Dec 2014
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
AQUA BIOS
Installation instructions
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
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
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