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 Precision Rack 7910 System BIOS
Restart required AUTO 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 the Dell Security Advisories (DSA). A security advisory is a statement when a security vulnerability impacts a product, and a remedy is available for the vulnerability.
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BIOS_VNR4J_WN64_2.18.0_01.EXE | 18.74 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
BIOS_VNR4J_WN64_2.18.0_01.EXE
File Size:
18.74 MB
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:
add5a1fcc35d1f07a75ae03711743228
SHA1:
284d388d733f94c1272699146106f89ab560bd8b
SHA-256:
f5d107eddc9e3943313d4e7a7a3ded925066b5fb1b813a0088941922ba0e15e9
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Fixes & Enhancements
- This release contains security updates as disclosed in the Dell Security Advisories DSA-2023-343 and DSA-2023-384. For more information, see Dell Security Advisories and Notices.
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Version
2.18.0, 2.18.0
Release date
06 Dec 2023
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
CriticalDell 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.
Available formats
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File Format:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
BIOS_VNR4J_LN64_2.18.0_01.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:
e623afba1069c75d4f6f3e92daddcf21
SHA1:
486fb793d0a7de77f829b41ba03ebd16938e0961
SHA-256:
ae44c5f6ceeee158d6718caf6e94613b0aba5d0ae5f6bea1750a138a2e414436
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
R7910-021800.efi
File Size:
5.42 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:
7d9fbc61a374a23ae8a49ea4e19b2de1
SHA1:
563c66780d169bce4d57ea57490c0da5112c30ad
SHA-256:
1a9ad054a01d76868fff359ec08e2b8f23d75711b13d72cdafd184938d0097d1
File Format:
An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:
R7910_BIOS_02_18_00_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size:
212.34 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:
ee6fe7784cb81232d78377d349f91786
SHA1:
fdc1acdc41ba8dec472720e338a311ddbabce2a6
SHA-256:
7180dfd88414d94b478fa0e91100862bddf93cadecb3539e1121b6d6bfebc041
File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
BIOS_VNR4J_LN64_2.18.0_01.BIN
File Size:
13.28 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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:
8333a0220a43ba00d6f38b1420c7e8a7
SHA1:
a5daa79c3a328264e1de0cbdcc70ae18fc6ab635
SHA-256:
bc533ce1d268d8c79aa40f6f79bfc16bc370b53053fb83c0e2cefa92edb35a3f
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
- This release provides continued code optimization to improve stability and performance.
- The BIOS update package is no longer supported on Windows 7 operating system. Ensure to use a later version of the operating system such as Windows 10 or Red Hat Linux 7.0 for this BIOS package.
- The BIOS update package is no longer supported on Windows 7 operating system. Ensure to use a later version of the operating system such as Windows 10 or Red Hat Linux 7.0 for this BIOS package.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
Dell Precision R7910 BIOS
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions for DRMK
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window is displayed, click the I agree link if you accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB drive. 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 is 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 file under DOS. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
Dell Update Package Instructions for EFI
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window is displayed, click the I agree link if you accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window is displayed, 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 drive.
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 file (.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. Go to the System Utilities menu and select BIOS Update File Explorer
4. Select the USB device and go through the directory contents to find the executable file (.efi)
5. Launch the executable file and follow the instructions that are provided by the flash utility.
Dell Update Package Instructions for Linux DUP
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Read the release information that is presented by executing the file ./[model]_BIOS_LX_[revision].BIN -version command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites that are 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 the file ./[model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Dell Update Package Instructions for Windows DUP
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, 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 the release information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are 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.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do this 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 is displayed, click the I agree link if you accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB drive. 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 is 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 file under DOS. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
Dell Update Package Instructions for EFI
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window is displayed, click the I agree link if you accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window is displayed, 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 drive.
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 file (.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. Go to the System Utilities menu and select BIOS Update File Explorer
4. Select the USB device and go through the directory contents to find the executable file (.efi)
5. Launch the executable file and follow the instructions that are provided by the flash utility.
Dell Update Package Instructions for Linux DUP
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Read the release information that is presented by executing the file ./[model]_BIOS_LX_[revision].BIN -version command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites that are 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 the file ./[model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Dell Update Package Instructions for Windows DUP
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, 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 the release information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are 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.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do this 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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