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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge M630/FC630/M630 VRTX Version 2.1.7

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M630/FC630/M630 VRTX BIOS Version 2.1.7
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fix:
* A performance issue introduced by Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode 0x1A. Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor based systems are not impacted.
* System cannot disable I/O Non-Posted Pre-fetch in BIOS setup menu.
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Version

2.1.7, 2.1.7

Release date

30 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 View Important Information

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_DC9XJ_WN64_2.1.7.EXE
File Size: 23.94 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:
1344f81efd4a39e5505f39dc105ecdec
SHA1:
336599c7940c963f222a67432ee1d73322765679
SHA-256:
b5e25a7df051de225d13803e9e7729abb41c25209d65d583fa037aa11930ae64

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_DC9XJ_LN_2.1.7.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:
3e941b0b14cfebb2c8c7d674cb4b2d10
SHA1:
e806f1a79dc933c84b6dca12353a3b6e9bf8651c
SHA-256:
9e0f2e9da98a1dc1365fed2b88edd1d781bc25e5554e012b6e763b9a6e6ac36a

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: M630-020107.efi
File Size: 5.5 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:
ffe4d5dd67c80ff3731836d5f93f4126
SHA1:
9259e009b6afdb19e70e6f7715fcf9270b3a70b9
SHA-256:
b2cc27d845bd55ad24aabf2a53565b82604bee5a6ffd710536a03728aa4c97cb

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: M630&FC630_BIOS_02_01_07_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 216.66 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:
816dd0ffb651e320a3a8d42b5cd4c34c
SHA1:
983cb5455aa02d263f7165f6c9b3b8fe9125e92c
SHA-256:
86ba75fc8a325eeec443c9214f9338bada33e4b7d8cfb32f80d5e83cc24c98d5

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_DC9XJ_WN32_2.1.7.EXE
File Size: 16.87 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:
c2c61f898aa4c5a1299fadbba65cbe40
SHA1:
e687f3d2f2688629d3548c932969fa32581db54a
SHA-256:
537f878ebf6231310eef72fb1a4771875956811eb34a1cb275018c376cc2e4c0

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_DC9XJ_LN_2.1.7.BIN
File Size: 81.56 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:
13a6a07a7c0a4a415ca76b17162ec413
SHA1:
e7818c54276e59df5a6d4faad2d7415b2dddaf7b
SHA-256:
d043e74ef3d720248251acc8bee22e83837e91db9b2f47423484850d9ba28509

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PowerEdge M630/FC630/M630-VRTX 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" linkto 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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