Introduction; 1:1 Updates; Bios Dup (Dell Update Package) From The Operating System (Os); Windows Dup - Dell PowerEdge EL Manual

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).
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