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Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge FC430 Version 2.6.0

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PowerEdge FC430 BIOS Version 2.6.0
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- Added a workaround to fix false Multibit memory errors after a CPU IERR.

Enhancements
- None
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Version

2.6.0, 2.6.0

Release date

28 Nov 2017

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 View Important Information

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: FC430_BIOS_H0KH4_WN64_2.6.0.EXE
File Size: 17.86 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:
f623bd98adb88166246c521299982fda
SHA1:
d9a565776b317b8c3b639cce862d384fb3c3b6c6
SHA-256:
82d388468039ab4ea72854f3e677513ca697806149cad8d35bffe0be610e6190

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: FC430_BIOS_H0KH4_LN_2.6.0.BIN.sign
File Size: 226 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:
f44c9597e40410818464975bdc814ae1
SHA1:
509573daa4d7051b485a25ec90df507c1b27052e
SHA-256:
4a94b9fc606bf6b8e253cb768f668ccc036cfca4602346347dd7ca7b3687d28b

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: FC430-020600.efi
File Size: 5.47 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:
62a836781da602804c236749f678fca6
SHA1:
7a7e71af47abe3ebb7b9d0c42ffd1e4476b9a3b3
SHA-256:
84d309ea98bb5e9253bbf6afdda38cc9d0ed52b27bff530afab363898aa9e06c

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: FC430_BIOS_2.6.0_RN.pdf
File Size: 104.2 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:
8b09f825b92a93193f21875732310824
SHA1:
9e535f109f5163d0615732909e40df32202d9b93
SHA-256:
a963aabf3869706c3bc2f94b947b655704ff724892cc386b7869bcb402862786

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: FC430_BIOS_H0KH4_WN32_2.6.0.EXE
File Size: 12.99 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:
4509428c52b400ed42720c89a54eb020
SHA1:
910d4c9e2926573cf651f5bdce4312c0a01e916d
SHA-256:
51f2b49470d4e075bc4dd1dbbf158e67264f5a8b4498367ed02af9c824fb92f5

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: FC430_BIOS_H0KH4_LN_2.6.0.BIN
File Size: 14.43 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:
74e619ebf9ceacfadeb39e4e1e579132
SHA1:
afd94d0fee646958c6edc100949d902b86d6ce75
SHA-256:
c023967d5d661ecc8db813deed3a0eebd0d036d0e1c3d44800d3257bf3db13f9

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PowerEdge FC430 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 "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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