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 PE2950 Version 2.7.0

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PowerEdge PE2950 BIOS Version 2.7.0
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PE2950_BIOS_WIN_2.7.0.EXE | 5.52 MB
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: PE2950_BIOS_WIN_2.7.0.EXE
File Size: 5.52 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:
a12218e7f65ac92632bb5dc8de0bab9d
SHA1:
482ed733d75a32d8db75f15ad0336d08b30fec52
SHA-256:
155598435441f9543fe501ecd5e66376c9d03b6d9004818d1aa3cee04f0a3601

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- Updated Dual-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5100 series B2 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=D2)
- Updated Dual-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5100 series G0 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=BC)
- Updated Quad-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5300 series B3 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=6B)
- Updated Quad-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5300 series G0 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=BC)
- Updated Quad-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5400 series C0 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=60F)
- Updated Quad-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5400 series E0 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=A0B)
- Updated Dual-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5200 series C0 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=60F)
- Updated Dual-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5200 series E0 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=A0B)

Enhancements
- N/A
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Version

2.7.0, 2.7.0

Release date

23 Aug 2012

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Urgent
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
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File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: PE2950-020700CBIOS.exe
File Size: 673.93 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then double-click it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
974d31f9a544dbc0a780bac3d767be5c
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: PE2950_BIOS_LX_2.7.0.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:
0a92922b6382ef808c017d0c1c7918af
SHA1:
1a975de8a489817ada7b26674e2d2cde9ca42156
SHA-256:
d701a85b613dabb8dcf3cee4036e1e906bf00f8895bd6e61754d88db11c35148

File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: PE2950-020700C.exe
File Size: 572.57 KB
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:
cf2fff226286e21284f06f39ffd014ab
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

File Format: External release notes
File Name: PE2950-020700BIOS.txt
File Size: 12.35 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:
caa4e555491dd08fbe6fc05976a2471e
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: PE2950_BIOS_LX_2.7.0.BIN
File Size: 3.86 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:
e1c04dea39868cc401b8e44c5d0f8c2f
SHA1:
593abb7f86de47f1b554137dae9feeba2905c350
SHA-256:
2fc916897b7b88e1dc2b1faed5373875f40243daf198d9b5729918d86242cc54

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Additional details

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Server BIOS 10G
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 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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