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 2.9.1
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 BIOS firmware version 2.9.1 for Dell Precision Rack 7910. BIOS is a firmware that is embedded on a small memory chip on the system board. It controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives and other devices. The release contains the new Intel Xeon Scalable Family Processor Microcode Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2018-3639 and CVE-2018-3640.
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BIOS_XW1T1_WN64_2.9.1.EXE | 17.78 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
BIOS_XW1T1_WN64_2.9.1.EXE
File Size:
17.78 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:
42fa210d0db5591c6d5ef471c4d0dc1b
SHA1:
90e3ac87b26fdcbbf14ec48805cad81b9c93d962
SHA-256:
71902a25c1a35e65abd400033d74b1b9e43bb852acf8847809c177a0b9190007
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Fixed the issue with the PCR2 measurement when TPM is enabled. PCR2 intermittently shows inconsistent values when CSIOR is enabled.
Enhancements:
- Enhanced the BIOS security protection features.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x0B000033.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x41.
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- Fixed the issue with the PCR2 measurement when TPM is enabled. PCR2 intermittently shows inconsistent values when CSIOR is enabled.
Enhancements:
- Enhanced the BIOS security protection features.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x0B000033.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x41.
Version
2.9.1, 2.9.1
Release date
25 Feb 2019
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_XW1T1_LN_2.9.1.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:
afa971c23e37a567e01444ae8c180704
SHA1:
f467e3a555aa39e272a774aed825e8414705ff32
SHA-256:
34b723cd607d455816e9cfdefa18ddb02a2abec60f3e764262e46ab544ce89f1
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
BIOS_XW1T1_EFI_020901.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:
5544864647c2760303e1de9db2707e3c
SHA1:
9e58aa595762ce529103af727bab480713b379b5
SHA-256:
37337882ebe667c56b14a054365d2c3d88c30fe4dde46d37a39e98946672c385
File Format:
An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:
R7910_BIOS_02_09_01_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size:
352.91 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:
0f7075832f24a1795f0c4114d584f405
SHA1:
d1129c29e657aa74dd2942ae697494afe6683359
SHA-256:
f59cb04cabe88da599a3f04691eb2e1c5b000fd2978a1981a8c29fa5d4e9b689
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name:
BIOS_XW1T1_WN32_2.9.1.EXE
File Size:
12.88 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:
54b0ba55be20599e0fda5f1577f1e261
SHA1:
bf479640d9127b3ef0761210b8abc2883a8729b0
SHA-256:
bfa6bd4cf4a8292c451b4a8e2e6ec2298966b698f150305597d952f80de9dd95
File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
BIOS_XW1T1_LN_2.9.1.BIN
File Size:
14.47 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:
4b3768fae44ccc9b8913eafe29f69bfb
SHA1:
2f00c0fb0a54d00ae00afc57762fd953c3e64272
SHA-256:
ff61709f7f639d587ef7f8368878add2236cfd9d50bb1a7728876d6bb6f002fc
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
Dell recommends applying this update at the earliest. 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,Q2FY19
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions for Dell Real Mode Kernel (DRMK)
Download
1. Click Download Now to download the file.
The Export Compliance Disclaimer window is displayed.
2. Click I agree 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 Download Now to download the file.
The Export Compliance Disclaimer window is displayed.
2. Click I agree 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 (.efi) under the UEFI shell. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
You can also load this executable file 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 browse through the directory contents to find the executable (.efi).
5. Launch the executable file and follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
Dell Update Package Instructions (DUP) for Linux
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 over the release information that is presented by executing the ./[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 before 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.
Dell Update Package Instructions (DUP) for Windows
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 over 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 before 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 once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign.
Download
1. Click Download Now to download the file.
The Export Compliance Disclaimer window is displayed.
2. Click I agree 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 Download Now to download the file.
The Export Compliance Disclaimer window is displayed.
2. Click I agree 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 (.efi) under the UEFI shell. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
You can also load this executable file 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 browse through the directory contents to find the executable (.efi).
5. Launch the executable file and follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
Dell Update Package Instructions (DUP) for Linux
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 over the release information that is presented by executing the ./[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 before 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.
Dell Update Package Instructions (DUP) for Windows
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 over 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 before 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 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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