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 Server BIOS PowerEdge R720/R720-xd BIOS Version 1.6.0

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PowerEdge R720/R720-xd BIOS Version 1.6.0
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BIOS_V337Y_WN32_1.6.0.EXE | 11.66 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_V337Y_WN32_1.6.0.EXE
File Size: 11.66 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:
0abd8d01a674162aabf027ae11c8eeb4
SHA1:
a6fbbd1d370e184731544cb4c27f06852edd09d4
SHA-256:
77f146b4f55526c89b27c081042c4836ab9aa8eca7685a5ea90afb71e59594c1

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Fixes & Enhancements

- Allows Memory 2X Refresh operation independent of temperature. This option is accessible through the System Profile Settings menu under the BIOS setup.
-Add support for the ESX O/S when allocating PCI Memory Mapped I/O above 4 GB.
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Version

1.6.0, 1.6.0

Release date

26 Mar 2013

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_V337Y_LN_1.6.0.BIN.sign
File Size: 189 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:
514136c763a29dc98565cfd842a2134b
SHA1:
c92241842cfef27ca0999d9f42721d74e0c1b57c
SHA-256:
ddd7fe43954e90c3c8e3e6a7a998ed5a3d84a69d92a788daa81a4019813a634e

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R720-010600C.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:
4f743dc033c0eaa20595261687fa9f20
SHA1:
a527a091d509bc7a5b80e3f7f18d02a66a258f56
SHA-256:
7f04447543f3b6702f6fd84c5da777078a7a9f50cc070572ad6b7dd84f2402dd

File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: R720-010600C.exe
File Size: 3.02 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:
4c3d6e8edeb5ba7ebf1504d68cf6898a
SHA1:
52a6af549d183f67e6b6217761c41407c82988b2
SHA-256:
8519c98943b8d1c504fc049499d1249d16e9236e0394b0d0f949cfc3130fa89b

File Format: External release notes
File Name: R720-010600BIOS.txt
File Size: 10.77 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:
1d81a95f498c24e5d9a4abba8fc50635
SHA1:
3b8ca0c58e5a506211f5dd02c309c6cabe689531
SHA-256:
d03ddf4f6f2259a5ae65e506af2be964a10910e521b912f0076864cc794602df

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_V337Y_LN_1.6.0.BIN
File Size: 9.96 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:
6999c2e213fc3c80b539cabb6f602c38
SHA1:
ccda8af9618221420831e5b5ac3760a707dd3302
SHA-256:
159cf21794c366f6dcc59169f0188356551bd418bc5de391ff1b270124eeaed0

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Additional details

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Server BIOS 12G
SWB, BIOS,12G,R720,Q1FY14
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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