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 PowerEdge M915 Version 3.0.4

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 PowerEdge M915 Version 3.0.4
Recommended

Find the best download for your system

Please enter your product details to view the latest driver information for your system

Search support

Enter your Dell Service Tag or model

Want to look up your product? Enter a product identifier. Show me how

This driver is not compatible

This driver is not applicable for the selected product. Choose another product to re-enter your product details for this driver or visit the Product Support page to view all drivers for a different product.

Find more updates. Use SupportAssist to find all the latest driver updates for your device.

Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
* Added AMD Opteron 6300 series processor support
* Added FibreChannel support for Lifecycle Controller inventory
* Updated to AMD reference code (OrochiPI) V.5 release package 1.5.0.1.
* Fixed the SCT EFI Compliant Test Boot Services Table CRC32 error. (This is only a Microsoft certification test issue and does not affect normal operation.)
* Added SR-IOV support
Read More

Version

3.0.4, 3.0.4

Release date

19 Dec 2012

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats View Important Information

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: M915_BIOS_8VNW6_WN32_3.0.4.EXE
File Size: 10.23 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:
9dc4d76ef67c1c24d650f42d0df9ca75
SHA1:
5205efc372ccc32bc93c5098e699c1e861144a5a
SHA-256:
83a94d1c644905e5163c6da4b09a2177c5bbf7dff247fd80df7dd552d684b1c3

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: M915_BIOS_8VNW6_LN32_3.0.4.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:
80811773d93aa218f1450b680be7dd67
SHA1:
1cd96eb1e6065928e936d3a163753be886c5a9e6
SHA-256:
ab70f503b99b17c49653d9af1ce7a17f6d2218a5a2991eefd2b7a6ea6de7e631

File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: PEM915-030004C.exe
File Size: 1.59 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:
6137885e228da8ff4c8af48cd2669326
SHA1:
a39099e70c849f724221464194b622c395156d3d
SHA-256:
00b975d13614d5fc68bc44a5fd8e9b6a1373ac0a2f7c5709bdffca8f38d24b3d

File Format: External release notes
File Name: PEM915-030004BIOS.txt
File Size: 8.15 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:
57c29a7cddf7f4a426dd41398d1276e1
SHA1:
4a2126dcc42fe5197e2c5d5e5102b257214e2e5d
SHA-256:
e1bba35072d40b83e9482bdc53874cf836ff1e22b63360f5abb74876a0450802

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: M915_BIOS_8VNW6_LN32_3.0.4.BIN
File Size: 8.53 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:
b6d1811246400fd52a676afebd41d7da
SHA1:
8cc60d680981d3e6972002d7bd2f5ffceaf46f1f
SHA-256:
2e451f23d390a030052022a36e23da22d03a338ab7afd59084e883886c3b078b

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

Additional details

Show All | Hide All
Dell has found a potential incompatibility with BIOS version 3.0.4, VMware, and AMD 6200 series processors. BIOS version 3.0.4 is not recommended for use with the combination mentioned.
Server BIOS 11G
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.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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

Need help with BIOS issues?

Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.

Drivers help and tutorials