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 PowerVault NX3100 Version 1.11.0
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.PowerVault NX3100 BIOS Version 1.11.0
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Fixes & Enhancements
* Updated Memory Reference Code to version 2.40. This BIOS update corrects the following issues:
* Multi-Bit Errors and Machine Check Errors resulting from Intel erratum BD123 on systems running Intel Xeon Processor 5600 series with C-states enabled.
* Intermittent system hangs at POST during memory initialization with three DIMMs Per Channel memory configurations.
Read More* Multi-Bit Errors and Machine Check Errors resulting from Intel erratum BD123 on systems running Intel Xeon Processor 5600 series with C-states enabled.
* Intermittent system hangs at POST during memory initialization with three DIMMs Per Channel memory configurations.
Version
1.11.0, 1.11.0
Release date
31 Aug 2012
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
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: NX3100_BIOS_PM58G_WN32_1.11.0.EXE
File Size: 6.61 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:
aded72880ccafc5176e7279b0babd88f
SHA1:
cc739633ec1c45bafd5f9c75289b2fca25d8286c
SHA-256:
cc4956a2e98bfbe0d6fb14ed08acb42e734fcae05593983ac4869967cdf4b44c
File Format: Board Service Utility
File Name: 011100-NX3100.EXE
File Size: 10.88 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Board Service Utility
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
851c5eae91fa49a2597014761e421874
SHA1:
ab1d6d26146ed8f30daf0b6ba793ab09cfc8b30c
SHA-256:
99be3f31c886398c5e1097970c6574ee41bf47976181dcd04e49dfeab4a99540
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: NX3100_BIOS_PM58G_LN32_1.11.0.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:
155fa865d6f236bde2eb4c10914feb50
SHA1:
7ee45d2e7362b8f7a47f7db8939f62b2c5f49fc5
SHA-256:
053dd16384b0e1372b77cf9089b6eef3fd2972abaf420c4cc1d43d754e3f72f4
File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: NX3100-011100C.exe
File Size: 1.66 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:
f5e52ab3d1bd921395624d8d624ce7ab
SHA1:
00d2f1a23da4b43a031ab599fcf67a0f89572350
SHA-256:
295e9ee6b2cea2dd9f9ff22f6db3fe7329422d943b36109af9f28c0f9292c7be
File Format: External release notes
File Name: NX3100-011100BIOS.TXT
File Size: 12.08 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:
4dc831baafd7f33c6046af48ed728763
SHA1:
485b89265aa1cd2401de8abb65e350ffb5d9c92f
SHA-256:
19e665768f8c38a380fbb09692375286378cef1b459f98758adbd259d253ee09
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: NX3100_BIOS_PM58G_LN32_1.11.0.BIN
File Size: 4.95 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:
455a088b619b62b588b6ec89816685eb
SHA1:
c3466ed9ffdcc2eea6483b35bc7f69f36325abbb
SHA-256:
78404135a04a40129fa0306d243a188a4a0a7c722103826fe38a07142f83cee9
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
Server BIOS 11G
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 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 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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