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Dell Server BIOS 11G, 1.5.3
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.EqualLogic DX6012S BIOS, 1.5.3
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Fixes & Enhancements
1.Updated Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5600 Series B1 stepping microcode.
2.Added support for Intel(R) Single Root Input/Output Virtualization (SR-IOV) feature.
3.Added support for Intel(R) Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) feature.
4.Increased Single Bit Error (SBE) logging threshold.
5.Added support for improved thermal and acoustic functions.
6.Ensure BIOS has enabled processor AES-NI before booting to the operating system.
Read More2.Added support for Intel(R) Single Root Input/Output Virtualization (SR-IOV) feature.
3.Added support for Intel(R) Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) feature.
4.Increased Single Bit Error (SBE) logging threshold.
5.Added support for improved thermal and acoustic functions.
6.Ensure BIOS has enabled processor AES-NI before booting to the operating system.
Version
1.5.3, 1.5.3
Release date
06 Dec 2011
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
RecommendedDell 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: EQDX6012S_BIOS_WIN_1.5.3.EXE
File Size: 5.4 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:
1352b732e9441d620ef42566074a1976
SHA1:
4364bf2eb9864aa71e394801c6fdd97c5b0d064e
SHA-256:
ba1542e59512eca13b0c2b0c729da2f4cc5dd2911b569d941ec09441fd0fc871
File Format: Board Service Utility
File Name: 010503C-DX6012S.EXE
File Size: 10.88 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Board Service Utility
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
f02b9b3d5832521441fb46140687797c
SHA1:
6d044bd27853a8eca4b3b0ebe824c68c58abfd6b
SHA-256:
6689f570838c8453f88be55021f927d1317df501a2d3cda6dec683db7a19ae84
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: EQDX6012S_BIOS_LX_1.5.3.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:
5895f05b5a503dd37375667db5f67fdb
SHA1:
8cb23a4ff89a90b541723389796a26b67565b1f8
SHA-256:
2bc68d4a9c94beb387124677204614a50f0ac1dcd83d69da2c850b493d66d383
File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: DX6012S-010503C.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:
03c875bf42978f04b9280e66ce490772
SHA1:
dd895c3242a62d2fed1cf43a04e7b511e17e8024
SHA-256:
c18899b516b4e95adb0360a01d3db80036c52115bb6760e0be91728a064e2c7f
File Format: External release notes
File Name: DX6012S-010503BIOS.TXT
File Size: 7.75 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:
b9ef2ad4562d8c8bf54e36902586e1fd
SHA1:
ff9a42034a3cd58bba58b846ec11fcef41d5fc78
SHA-256:
662c8f75e30044fdeb5ee1362bfd9e47b96e46efd18b6ee93541652ac5c3164c
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: EQDX6012S_BIOS_LX_1.5.3.BIN
File Size: 3.32 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.
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:
e3d04a09fac98908ca79bde2c9d6ba8c
SHA1:
1e89d4ee3d48975b3362eb25c429ac2ea5375622
SHA-256:
9323248971170b7ff8048ac4d2fadc9907cdc49061e1b5ed65c94d0878a4bcd0
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Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
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Server BIOS 11G
Installation instructions
alling a replacement motherboard. Use of this utility for other purposes may render the current application inoperable. Please consult Dell support/services before using this utility.
2. You must download the Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility executable file in addition to this file. Both files are necessary to run this utility.
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the Board Service Utility 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.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to download the Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility executable file.
Installation
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files. Both the Board Service utility executable and the NonPackaged BIOS flash utility executable files must be copied to the same bootable media.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the files.
2. Update the name of each file to DOS recognizable format 8.3. If you do not update the filenames to 8.3 format, they will be truncated to 8.3 format.
3. Copy the files to the bootable device.
4. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
5. Run the Board Service Utility executable under DOS, providing the flash utility executable file name as the input argument. Follow the instructions of the utility.
Example
- Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility file is renamed to flash.exe
Boot to a DOS media, and run the command "010503C-DX6012S.EXE flash.exe"
Dell Update Package Instructions for EQDX6012S_BIOS_LX_1.5.3.BIN:
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 "./EQDX6012S_BIOS_LX_1.5.3.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 "./EQDX6012S_BIOS_LX_1.5.3.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Dell Update Package Instructions for EQDX6012S_BIOS_WIN_1.5.3.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
2. You must download the Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility executable file in addition to this file. Both files are necessary to run this utility.
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the Board Service Utility 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.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to download the Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility executable file.
Installation
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files. Both the Board Service utility executable and the NonPackaged BIOS flash utility executable files must be copied to the same bootable media.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the files.
2. Update the name of each file to DOS recognizable format 8.3. If you do not update the filenames to 8.3 format, they will be truncated to 8.3 format.
3. Copy the files to the bootable device.
4. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
5. Run the Board Service Utility executable under DOS, providing the flash utility executable file name as the input argument. Follow the instructions of the utility.
Example
- Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility file is renamed to flash.exe
Boot to a DOS media, and run the command "010503C-DX6012S.EXE flash.exe"
Dell Update Package Instructions for EQDX6012S_BIOS_LX_1.5.3.BIN:
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 "./EQDX6012S_BIOS_LX_1.5.3.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 "./EQDX6012S_BIOS_LX_1.5.3.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Dell Update Package Instructions for EQDX6012S_BIOS_WIN_1.5.3.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
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