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 R730/R730XD/R630 2.1.6

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.
Dell Server BIOS R730/R730XD/R630 2.1.6
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Fixes & Enhancements

Enhancements:
- Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to PLR1.
- Enhanced the Correctable ECC memory error detection and logging feature.

Fixes:
- None for this release.
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Version

2.1.6, 2.1.6

Release date

02 Jun 2016

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 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_48H0V_WN64_2.1.6.EXE
File Size: 23.79 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:
108ad12244ffd6497a0fca02730cb6ea
SHA1:
24827ade8c34eae7df9684a97cdfcd618a31f0aa
SHA-256:
e07bc161301d024ef5c2e27aa0e2e5caa7324f7480fd1a1d5f37694f186fe51a

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_48H0V_LN_2.1.6.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:
9782bbac6dc3d3bcc30c600fc93ab2e8
SHA1:
4f607c81b8435caf4ef137344edf418969dc24be
SHA-256:
21dc6e66826b9f83482cf92f5b640b1218f323c635dba9d84fa8f13c2a17878e

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: BIOS_48H0V_EFI_2.1.6.efi
File Size: 5.43 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:
58241b6a3454734073b8c55cd24cc48e
SHA1:
2c24162b27b2b67d8b41bcd30d161b9390befe91
SHA-256:
c2f8e975f593cb432975a47222be1b53e512b17fcef323985416e8e0fd22a8a0

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R730R730XDR630_BIOS_02_01_06_RN.pdf
File Size: 125.55 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:
1d3d3a713eb77b7a9bc5098d343b0c1e
SHA1:
d9145b33323a9b4b31992a3d8b1ec9d5cb24fa90
SHA-256:
554943b4d3ecb2b9d22b4376fb359d63a98b3ba39b0380d997812add8389622b

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_48H0V_WN32_2.1.6.EXE
File Size: 16.72 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:
d1b861f7a10114372ad5c35b2ab5554c
SHA1:
ec44102aa5988bb97c8dbea186ecba8cbd21117b
SHA-256:
b86cb18661d3847205bae5327d28330262ed4d97f0ea2d3ac8facbe73501143a

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_48H0V_LN_2.1.6.BIN
File Size: 81.41 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:
f08fe7da7b892823aebd8c64baad7aea
SHA1:
8928f72ce206fb01d57ed82e0023b010889b78e5
SHA-256:
7ee62a03c377153145360ea2d4e8b8c1349d1becb2b3005fccbd74a48b86f675

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PowerEdge BIOS
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 "DownloadNow" 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
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 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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