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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge R720/R720-xd BIOS Version 1.2.6

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BIOS_VX82J_WN32_1.2.6.EXE | 7.85 MB
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_VX82J_WN32_1.2.6.EXE
File Size: 7.85 MB
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:
05ffc3d82e216f46b823618613410e84
SHA1:
85a0548c6a19732778e46286e4048e0bc88213ad
SHA-256:
Not available

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:

* Updated Authenticated Code Module (ACM)
* Updated memory reference code
* Updated processor reference code
* Updated chipset reference code
* Updated management engine firmware
* Enhanced mixed-stepping processors support
* Enhanced GPU power support
* Optimized System Profile Dense Memory mode support
* Updated the iDRAC UEFI driver
* Added ACPI5.0 error type structure support
* Added UEFI HII browser enhancements
* Updated memory POR speed support
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family microcode for C1 stepping to 00000616
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family microcode for C2 stepping to 0000070B
* Added IOAT feature
* Improved Direct IO support
* Improved SRIOV support
* Disabled DDR opportunistic self-refresh feature for the Max Performance mode
* Added NUMA IO support
* Added ACPI consistent device naming support for add-in cards
* Added CPLD firmware update capability for Lifecycle Controller
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Version

1.2.6, 1.2.6

Release date

26 Jun 2012

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_VX82J_LN32_1.2.6.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:
c07db27746b0e00ce10a6e09511fc673
SHA1:
90c255d39978fc4c08a8c7785693c5ae8d7d1efd
SHA-256:
Not available

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R720-010206C.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:
821e25f3a081777c7bef388125370bf3
SHA1:
5b96b68816241afeea5a2f77aa84880ac222b90e
SHA-256:
Not available

File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: R720-010206C.exe
File Size: 2.98 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:
a72a4c4ade95743af3f1cb32567d0bcb
SHA1:
89ef9cbbeab2403f1b91d97ceef6410c9647a05d
SHA-256:
Not available

File Format: External release notes
File Name: R720-010206BIOS.txt
File Size: 6.24 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
5790e58b77af6d79b060cdaee0a263e8
SHA1:
f761c7e13c5aeb840833ead0684e55ef4a0c6b8c
SHA-256:
Not available

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_VX82J_LN32_1.2.6.BIN
File Size: 6.28 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
1f03c6441156948060e3bb7da2f76255
SHA1:
f2bd31d1aefc1f1b85cb8da3d6b70869ba66f8d5
SHA-256:
Not available

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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

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