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 11G, 1.6.3

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PowerEdge R510 BIOS, 1.6.3
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Fixes & Enhancements

1. Added support for Dell(TM) Lifecycle Controller version 1.5.
2. Added support for S100(SWRAID 2.0).
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Version

1.6.3, 1.6.3

Release date

06 Dec 2011

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: PER510_BIOS_WIN_1.6.3.EXE
File Size: 5.39 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:
9b0cdcb0b77ee0cf6def7eb26d6f63a5
SHA1:
3cec9eefdb0f3eb4bb9fd1e270ce2af50be62316
SHA-256:
068e9f72d377e7f91c810842f621202a0571e8350d076c32301d49d9f0f666d5

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: PER510_BIOS_LX_1.6.3.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:
789c934d5858876700552c23a7466b95
SHA1:
2d83a41638d3d5aa901833c06f2410c33488214f
SHA-256:
b47cf565e1280c7298b3b488a26722cae199d7c188e7907cf3fc66d7c0c11d9c

File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: PER510-010603C.exe
File Size: 1.64 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:
0caef1bf53f39071e1763d802cd01baf
SHA1:
4b109f554c07b00047e7a66d8b8e9c0392700612
SHA-256:
500fffbc365fa2c3702cfcc2d0cb135ab476a16ec72c5bbb30b177fad7f00efd

File Format: External release notes
File Name: PER510-010603CBIOS.TXT
File Size: 10.23 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:
d4f7ac6f1f8ffb16426b45b5e3fb1dd7
SHA1:
1871e2d6a843ae8626598610b86d1cbcc8f028a6
SHA-256:
7cfe6695e72d21c2e6045223c52c8d5afd3e447680673f8e87d62296726f4eb3

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: PER510_BIOS_LX_1.6.3.BIN
File Size: 3.37 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:
f6ec1e4ec75d02447aa928567e045705
SHA1:
0d8e73aa722c21634204cbad54fb6e971a479021
SHA-256:
9e37c7b14c931cef9bf0225c150115085aaea1328c7fac41f9876d153b81c349

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

Additional details

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Server BIOS 11G
nk 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 "./PER510_BIOS_LX_1.6.3.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 "./PER510_BIOS_LX_1.6.3.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.


Dell Update Package Instructions for PER510_BIOS_WIN_1.6.3.EXE:

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.


Instructions for PER510-010603CBIOS.TXT:

1) Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.

2) Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.

3) Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.

4) Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.

5) If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.

6) Double click the Icon on your desktop for the newly saved file.
The Dell Bios Release Notes window appears.

GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PER510_BIOS_LX_1.6.3.BIN.sign:

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, PER510_BIOS_LX_1.6.3.BIN.sign

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