Updating BIOS on Dell 12G Power Edge Servers

Updating BIOS on Dell 12G PowerEdge ServersThis document is for informational purposes only and may contain typographical errors and technical inaccuracies. The content is provided as is, without express or implied warranties of any kind. © 2012 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Dell and its affiliates cannot be responsible for errors or omissions in typography or photography. Dell, the Dell logo, and PowerEdge are trademarks of Dell Inc. Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. April 2012| Rev 1.0iiUpdating BIOS on Dell 12G PowerEdge ServersContentsIntroduction ............................................................................................................. 5 1:1 Updates ................................................................................................................. 5 BIOS DUP (Dell Update Package) from the Operating System (OS) ............................................ 5 Windows DUP ......................................................................................................... 5 Linux DUP ............................................................................................................. 9 DOS-based BIOS Flash Utility ....................................................................................... 10 UEFI-based BIOS Flash Utility ....................................................................................... 11 Run BIOS Flash Utility in UEFI Shell ............................................................................. 11 Load the BIOS Flash Utility from BIOS Boot Manager ........................................................ 15 Update BIOS via Lifecycle Controller (F10) ...................................................................... 17 1:Many Updates .......................................................................................................... 20 Remote BIOS Update using WSMAN ................................................................................ 20 Before you Begin ................................................................................................... 21 Performing a firmware update on your system