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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge M710 Version 6.4.0

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PowerEdge M710 BIOS Version 6.4.0
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M710_BIOS_2PXMD_LN_6.4.0.BIN | 8.74 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: M710_BIOS_2PXMD_LN_6.4.0.BIN
File Size: 8.74 MB
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:
32c1491a7e49d736e8fb5f2d2dc850c0
SHA1:
c47fc74495a508eca8bfa8f8c9d8e12e3b0e4a74
SHA-256:
4a198c7bddd5aa3c62c5a538c8b02aed84dd057926ebab606fed481e1f5e732a

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Fixes & Enhancements

What's New
* Intel Xeon processor 5600 Series B1 stepping microcode 0x1A.
* Intel Xeon processor 5500 Series D0 stepping microcode 0x19.

Fixes
* Corrected an issue where Virtual-APIC Page Accesses With 32-Bit PAE Paging
May Cause a System Crash.
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Version

6.4.0, 6.4.0

Release date

09 Oct 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: M710_BIOS_2PXMD_LN_6.4.0.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:
a79a36a0c00db42f6de8d403726f1fdf
SHA1:
696d950b3c90aee65bb35988dbd4863633e16398
SHA-256:
b455b419e27a9d24d8d45d17c9da968bd3b2ecbf47466e00a1944f631014059e

File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: PEM710-060400C.exe
File Size: 1.58 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:
8cee14c84c0f750af433f9e606fabf5a
SHA1:
0931bdd60697ab985f310eacd81e8bab33286b40
SHA-256:
08ccbb93a11e173c4f3818626443915245ef3b36b94b92798f67e52e5662b84e

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: PEM710_BIOS 06 04 00 Release Notes.pdf
File Size: 275.75 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This format consists of an archive of PDF files used to provide help and procedural information to the customer. It is necessary to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader first to view the files in this archive.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
c19e9609ab169713638455afc1ce5253
SHA1:
62f992a03489c756183cca60a5c64438ddc102fa
SHA-256:
47f23a519c0e0fbfa1e6290a9e623b65a57620e0e1d7c4810435fd7274b1367a

File Format: External release notes
File Name: PEM710_BIOS 06 04 00 Release Notes.txt
File Size: 26.67 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:
eed990c2eb9fd4ee7b0ffeec02d28af1
SHA1:
031865dfbab7e96279c16cc7733f7249ecffb017
SHA-256:
c6c175dea69f79c8f0faea1a5abcd9e004dcabbf41551e875b946a060c093edc

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: M710_BIOS_2PXMD_WN32_6.4.0.EXE
File Size: 11.29 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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:
3f61aeb5b85e752c088627043e339c27
SHA1:
40b8233f48e8887115d079207f34f31217dff3de
SHA-256:
7bdf7cbdfd6f077e65a1c19692e5d35a603175fc3b6e1f83585b2e7e4b8e7a71

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: M710_BIOS_2PXMD_WN64_6.4.0.EXE
File Size: 18.93 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
2688a28685f539f8fd2d9f3f4f61ea59
SHA1:
dd0327497584bd9de018b75b8fd8f170d5643c13
SHA-256:
d55d7fce74335390117329e0c681f694855eb325af53fd5513dfc055850290cf

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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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