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 PowerEdge BIOS R730/R730-xd Version 1.0.4

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PowerEdge R730/R730-xd BIOS Version 1.0.4
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Version

1.0.4, 1.0.4

Release date

08 Sep 2014

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_D1V97_WN64_1.0.4.EXE
File Size: 24.98 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:
88614111c5ffaff822999e0ab5a5efb7
SHA1:
7fb1d5d4ab0ad8c3a09241b45a94b279418a1c20
SHA-256:
a0825bbaf75ba70204fca648942a1355034a51de19d19c493d5d1c9a5613f2db

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_D1V97_LN_1.0.4.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:
8c4f0b3a7122df7f9edfc4f126f95df2
SHA1:
ee3522d038d84b79dd238730d90cb201bbf91fbe
SHA-256:
978759259f7148d93d7b7c00e48d49490b18e3a9009dd3bf1a5cf7872da8e4d1

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R730730XD_BIOS_01_00_04_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 44.27 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:
c4616cdc903169ca83df91086457b2f2
SHA1:
ad620b0c94b455104154f380795544bfa86b0c50
SHA-256:
ee5100521a42996acabde5f7ca092f3f3683ae0d20c6a2be9b69fd69a53474b1

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_D1V97_WN32_1.0.4.EXE
File Size: 16.95 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:
d200e70bbef7392f93b9fcfcf3e0dfed
SHA1:
a750fc60b01f0cd30b8123c2a9fe740543ed2fb1
SHA-256:
dc95884d3c20cd541691afb392cf01590952ec23b83c1f1f2523e2eb06813094

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_D1V97_LN_1.0.4.BIN
File Size: 17.13 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:
ac6557ebfc1c952e4f29dbe9d6041851
SHA1:
0b1751c32cf1edc27c030a0953c196ff31956c70
SHA-256:
86524995e5e123f1927c0bdbc9ff5519da981bcfd5aef7795bf1aadfb33fd82d

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PowerEdge BIOS
Dell Update Package Instructions for EFI
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
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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