Introduction, 1 updates, Windows dup – Dell POWEREDGE R620 User Manual

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Updating BIOS on Dell 12G PowerEdge Servers

Introduction

Customers using the 12th generation Dell PowerEdge Servers have a variety of ways to update the
system BIOS. Customers can use any of the following methods, based on their needs and environment.

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Executing the BIOS DUP (Dell Update Package) from the operating system (OS)

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Using the DOS-based BIOS flash utility

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Using the UEFI-based BIOS flash utility

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Using the Lifecycle Controller Platform Update option (F10)

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Using the WSMAN-based 1:Many Remote Update method (Remote Enablement)

1:1 Updates

BIOS DUP (Dell Update Package) from the Operating System (OS)

Windows DUP

Installation steps:

1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file (for example,

BIOS_VT7R8_WN32_1.1.0.EXE) and double-click the new file.

2. Read the release information presented in the dialog window (Figure 1).

This manual is related to the following products:

PowerEdge T420 PowerEdge T320 PowerEdge R320 POWEREDGE R720XD POWEREDGE M620 PowerEdge M420 PowerEdge R420 PowerEdge M520 PowerEdge M820 POWEREDGE R720 POWEREDGE R520