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 BIOS Version 2.8.0
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 release contains new Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family Processor Microcode Enhancement to address security vulnerability CVE-2018-3639 and CVE-2018-3640. This release contains BIOS firmware version 2.8.0 for Dell Precision Rack 7910
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BIOS_VYNNC_WN64_2.8.0.EXE | 17.75 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
BIOS_VYNNC_WN64_2.8.0.EXE
File Size:
17.75 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:
679d35eac996fb861efe1ccb2bdfb24f
SHA1:
bcb47cc6568c0f4b2f0a22eed0d51e8061c5732e
SHA-256:
ad5a436a5a5306b5fc7cb7129f9e629334196af178536499a509bc132b6efea2
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixed issues (this release)
-None.
New and enhanced features
- Enhancement to address security vulnerability CVE-2018-3639
- Enhancement to address security vulnerability CVE-2018-3640
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x0b00002E.
- Updated the Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x3D.
- Added setup option QPI Link L1 Power Management. Default is set to Enabled.
- Added setup option Lower Memory Mapped I/O Base to 512 GB. Default is set to Disabled.
- Added proper identification for maximum DIMM speed of 2666 MHz.
Read More
-None.
New and enhanced features
- Enhancement to address security vulnerability CVE-2018-3639
- Enhancement to address security vulnerability CVE-2018-3640
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x0b00002E.
- Updated the Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x3D.
- Added setup option QPI Link L1 Power Management. Default is set to Enabled.
- Added setup option Lower Memory Mapped I/O Base to 512 GB. Default is set to Disabled.
- Added proper identification for maximum DIMM speed of 2666 MHz.
Version
2.8.0, 2.8.0
Release date
19 Jun 2018
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
View Important Information
File Format:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
BIOS_VYNNC_LN_2.8.0.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:
a76c87f7759008381575c172cabbc0ac
SHA1:
b110f23f249e78374e0a5ef52da04b5e26aba747
SHA-256:
d4a8cca720954e5476fa1af40855f6c5072d013b90781b77a2de8fcc40a4e0a8
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
BIOS_VYNNC_EFI_020800.efi
File Size:
5.4 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:
9a9e9522e42e3f48af43f317a22abd6f
SHA1:
bff9149fa631337fe9073c26cadaeed21f3697e2
SHA-256:
8b7be125c563876c23445671705d7a15b525fc4ea1a3ce3dcde6fd6989763781
File Format:
An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:
R7910_BIOS_02_08_00_Release_Note.pdf
File Size:
126.21 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:
c7e88992e875902c5dcb4efa744f1eee
SHA1:
2406de4c565ead881bb3d0b2b7211af67e503f77
SHA-256:
c3a881224219577a66a18bfc0a07c5a32ef60377ec2cc284d4cb2ab054a00d5a
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name:
BIOS_VYNNC_WN32_2.8.0.EXE
File Size:
12.86 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:
277a5ed98fa18d0a57f4c129bf2d9fad
SHA1:
19c852cc982bb8b9d6c68e4bc9279a2e423ae7ca
SHA-256:
e7ee6a2b1e95bf5176fa9f0387bd850f83969672897a52cc17d5afa749603536
File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
BIOS_VYNNC_LN_2.8.0.BIN
File Size:
14.35 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:
21d94867cd5ea57802bd3b796058b9d1
SHA1:
3e40cdbf7b01b9a20a04a9b0c635b8887ce71230
SHA-256:
a12727af27c23ebe03e60409897e4afacce5137ee160df76a4165eea50b4e705
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
Dell highly recommends applying this update as soon as possible. The update contains changes to improve the reliability and availability of your Dell system.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
Dell Precision R7910 BIOS
SWB,BIOS,13G,R7910,MLK,Q1FY19
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 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
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
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