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

PowerEdge M915 BIOS

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PowerEdge M915 BIOS
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Fixes & Enhancements

* Added support for Windows Server 2012 factory installation and installation using the Dell Media
* Added support for additional memory configurations (8GB and 16GB)
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Version

2.11.1, 2.11.1

Release date

08 Oct 2012

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.
Available formats

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: M915_BIOS_RM23C_WN32_2.11.1.EXE
File Size: 6.53 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:
298348a5aefffe80d54a973b3befd15c
SHA1:
845f045b27a250bed9278403f174e3083f400696
SHA-256:
3d1751925bffe65346fd8b3cbfe69f8656a914689239be689222296b39f0ae4d

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: M915_BIOS_RM23C_LN32_2.11.1.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:
5452023351f570d95b2f9f00ec146b20
SHA1:
1f30dc4eddf54afba40c517405a8e7b1a4c57b97
SHA-256:
1f1d86c49562b3bf1081447cc26e0dafeb7a63d3541c8150014b339c6410031f

File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: PEM915-021101.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:
cd7a1a7c40a65a47c6ddbd550e028de3
SHA1:
eaa75de347b570e76687fe5845631c83c088a09a
SHA-256:
2ceb30a6dd04d348009aea7d29aead8d5b4659e0905552990f12e79176791e2b

File Format: External release notes
File Name: PEM915-021101BIOS.txt
File Size: 7.64 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:
ba0d755cfc2b39f1626e194f893039dc
SHA1:
5347631b84c99006d36809c844eb786db06ea908
SHA-256:
28f16a378a8619e634366b3bf7df71f7d5960b2296eef851ee1aecc8b444d96d

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: M915_BIOS_RM23C_LN32_2.11.1.BIN
File Size: 4.87 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:
31afa696303cf614f36b36c8fc7bbab1
SHA1:
9087aec35284eac5c0577a2110dfaf2fac9b35a7
SHA-256:
a66c923fda94c1c62cd91601f05fac8cbbbd6cd9aba691fdeb9de12685adc578

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

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Server BIOS 11G
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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