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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge R210 II Version 2.8.0
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.PowerEdge R210 II BIOS Version 2.8.0
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Version
2.8.0, 2.8.0
Release date
10 Jul 2014
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 View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: R210-II_BIOS_VXJ66_WN64_2.8.0.EXE
File Size: 22.5 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:
b623ac9a8740aa3fc13a0f590c86bad0
SHA1:
0c534874fc640d3551e1f72e2cef8a9dd96e197b
SHA-256:
613f14a31e9c1612cab82caff84eca42fd4e2a002afc68cab1138d791d703bea
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: R210-II_BIOS_VXJ66_LN_2.8.0.BIN.sign
File Size: 189 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:
3687f42879048ff8f92431bafb483651
SHA1:
0c4c309657f9bb345533e61d1d98deb8bea78316
SHA-256:
2ac4dcb8008ac662e59b7d0b9193c789c014917219294cee4056b366f50d352d
File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: PER210II_020800.exe
File Size: 8.12 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:
a2ebc590e290f4b914bb001c92b1b9a2
SHA1:
c419dd0114d83cec7feb2c477cdbe49e51abc26d
SHA-256:
d8ce9cc9a426f1ee643ccf362835944e7693c8034a2d3eadaa04fc104d72accf
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: PowerEdge_R210II_BIOS_02_08_00_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 161.09 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:
4daaa45598f43f14dbd8e8b709951d44
SHA1:
c80161073a522ef2bcb8e307696af72b57aa36fb
SHA-256:
de3fa6f1392d497a7a7f7ecb0419b7ababc5caf032de225d93bea5feb5218e25
File Format: External release notes
File Name: PowerEdge_R210II_BIOS_02_08_00_Release_Notes.txt
File Size: 8.95 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:
ddc014203508bc29e951ff2be3a8b340
SHA1:
baa40f4c057afc74ca0b81ffcddb043c7d35c72a
SHA-256:
e60a7f97e00d99e9810b5b54a992823fb4a9301cb6083002ed908acf695f8a6f
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: R210-II_BIOS_VXJ66_WN32_2.8.0.EXE
File Size: 14.48 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:
e6c7f3e71a2f13bb5cb43b86d3f9d019
SHA1:
d627177c502facc8679bef42ef14325453801afc
SHA-256:
7ed40a556ee9a0c2afec1a0d7b45755f8960b82ada8f0cae61b3b8210abe94a2
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: R210-II_BIOS_VXJ66_LN_2.8.0.BIN
File Size: 14.64 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:
33fa78c75411d8023603df8cac5a44cf
SHA1:
807dda1101c5a0f39d0f6e5b8c2dbb6aa230fbd0
SHA-256:
6ad0cc13a0115c0db399c1aa99a355a8eb09601bd65498f1470bd906b8b8d9f5
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
Added support for Signed BIOS Update in accordance with the NIST SP800-147 guidelines since version 2.2.3.
Note 1: Once the Signed BIOS Update is enabled in the BIOS setup after flashing to BIOS version 2.2.3, flashing back to older versions will be blocked. This is an optional feature and is not automatically enabled by flashing the BIOS.
Note 2: In order to flash to BIOS version 2.2.3 or newer using USC, you must first flash to BIOS version 2.1.2, if you are on an older version of BIOS. Other BIOS update methods do not have this prerequisite.
Note 1: Once the Signed BIOS Update is enabled in the BIOS setup after flashing to BIOS version 2.2.3, flashing back to older versions will be blocked. This is an optional feature and is not automatically enabled by flashing the BIOS.
Note 2: In order to flash to BIOS version 2.2.3 or newer using USC, you must first flash to BIOS version 2.1.2, if you are on an older version of BIOS. Other BIOS update methods do not have this prerequisite.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
Server BIOS 11G
Installation instructions
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 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
Reboot will be required
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 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
Reboot will be required
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