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 R320 Version 2.3.3
Restart required AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.PowerEdge R320 BIOS Version 2.3.3
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Fixes & Enhancements
Enhancements
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* Updated Intel processor and memory reference codes to Rev V2.00.00.05.
* Updated Intel chipset configuration compliant with latest BIOS specification updates Rev (2.0.7).
* Updated iDRAC HII configurator UEFI driver to v1.60.60.02.
- In the iDRAC Settings Utility, on the iDRAC Settings page, the name OS to iDRAC Pass Through is changed to Communications Permissions.
* Set Mellanox PCIe devices Max_Read_Request_Size as 4096 bytes to improve performance.
Fixes
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* Corrected an issue where L1 Cache Operational Mode is reported incorrectly as Write-Through in SMBIOS. All L1/L2/L3 should be Write-Back .
* Corrected an issue where BIOS cannot read Extended PCIe Capabilities on devices other than CPU1 using UEFI interfaces.
* Corrected an issue in the IHV SCT test where the responses to the invalid passing parameters are incorrect.
* Corrected an issue in System Setup where the system was truncating device names in the Device Settings page when Console Redirection was active.
* Corrected BIOS/iDRAC Console Redirection interface issue that could change BIOS Setup settings to defaults.
Read More==========
* Updated Intel processor and memory reference codes to Rev V2.00.00.05.
* Updated Intel chipset configuration compliant with latest BIOS specification updates Rev (2.0.7).
* Updated iDRAC HII configurator UEFI driver to v1.60.60.02.
- In the iDRAC Settings Utility, on the iDRAC Settings page, the name OS to iDRAC Pass Through is changed to Communications Permissions.
* Set Mellanox PCIe devices Max_Read_Request_Size as 4096 bytes to improve performance.
Fixes
=====
* Corrected an issue where L1 Cache Operational Mode is reported incorrectly as Write-Through in SMBIOS. All L1/L2/L3 should be Write-Back .
* Corrected an issue where BIOS cannot read Extended PCIe Capabilities on devices other than CPU1 using UEFI interfaces.
* Corrected an issue in the IHV SCT test where the responses to the invalid passing parameters are incorrect.
* Corrected an issue in System Setup where the system was truncating device names in the Device Settings page when Console Redirection was active.
* Corrected BIOS/iDRAC Console Redirection interface issue that could change BIOS Setup settings to defaults.
Version
2.3.3, 2.3.3
Release date
15 Oct 2014
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
RecommendedDell 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.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_HMN36_WN64_2.3.3.EXE
File Size: 23.08 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:
1e4161e9d9cf38f6b1107129258e8b1f
SHA1:
31a440f2f69ca11e3116e6ae62d0ce3233cbb503
SHA-256:
6de41e6d0178ec5a414a7213dc61b40fb7027babfb1f851822470cafede4bf06
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_HMN36_LN_2.3.3.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:
7713f23aac1e6fbcad4a45a4aa5a4c45
SHA1:
0a2d002e3920b281d3ff9d4e7758e4388c9c071f
SHA-256:
05f3395560ca17e665fe192b02318f0aefd3e832e2c9ea3a90b9462e0f7afb29
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R320-020303C.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:
61b97b89e5b8aa66e94a51f1f4569697
SHA1:
8fb7c380900913279c502406fb22e1d2b90db06a
SHA-256:
9956a7c25ebbfd143c9bda0d291a7628446b144e228ce464211ba43c55c933dc
File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: R320-020303C.exe
File Size: 3.2 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:
288fb7742f7ecc16e0137982029d3cac
SHA1:
44805c5c921207d3f9a469dd952c9aa42b297f30
SHA-256:
03860377ea0792e901e5b5482b99f77b362fe07bdc2574b6ebcccce14a44eeeb
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R320_BIOS_02_03_03_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 180.96 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:
e0123b3e1173a81ae8d5a0ccc5eba78b
SHA1:
52560e581661cdacea04601059d51d1bf0e1c668
SHA-256:
61e83b998db90b593ac0d4312e4a94272b45d735fc3a35d4cdfc18799a627c78
File Format: External release notes
File Name: R320_BIOS_02_03_03_Release_Notes.txt
File Size: 16.26 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:
24a18ad2861078fdc3c215c2e9980268
SHA1:
ac21f6fb7fc2fc51779c8f4d3532f7b95aece044
SHA-256:
fe742b507e25b1d12cbafa82dc61baab35eba8218c90ba3eb12adc76cea21283
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_HMN36_WN32_2.3.3.EXE
File Size: 15.06 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:
7953122def06b1eb4de04dbe7351f5df
SHA1:
d548af9e7a1ef3feaa0b3837f9bd0cc9a8531c70
SHA-256:
be8ac1a9fd2168f7a7396d26f3f48514473c7e5934b5f0649dd500eb226d656e
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_HMN36_LN_2.3.3.BIN
File Size: 15.22 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.
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:
2f9c4b19a14778ec74469d1f3b4efa8e
SHA1:
810ccd81b52fddd9db7a7488983816e159579d41
SHA-256:
f733a8d8d25600bfbc690be534d7427b40c8a9814f07004dabadd5c50ae7861d
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Applies to
Server BIOS 12G
Installation instructions
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" linkto 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 bythe 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
Reboot will be required
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" linkto 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 bythe 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
Reboot will be required
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