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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell Server BIOS 11G, 2.1.15
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 R710, BIOS, 2.1.15
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Fixes & Enhancements
* Updated Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5600 Series B1 stepping microcode (Patch ID=0x10). This update resolves an issue on the Westmere-EP (5600 series) processors that may result in an invalid memory DRAM state, system hang, reboot, memory ECC errors or unpredictable system behavior.
This issue is not unique to Dell PowerEdge servers and is resolved by a new revision of Intels microcode that is available in this BIOS revision. Intel Xeon 5500 series processors are not affected by this issue.
Read MoreThis issue is not unique to Dell PowerEdge servers and is resolved by a new revision of Intels microcode that is available in this BIOS revision. Intel Xeon 5500 series processors are not affected by this issue.
Version
2.1.15, 2.1.15
Release date
06 Dec 2011
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
UrgentDell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: PER710_BIOS_WIN_2.1.15.EXE
File Size: 5.29 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:
f1710ad2c3807c6d10157bf142b001f6
SHA1:
59d83bcf4dec0890eff0436b788e38d311faaaa0
SHA-256:
ffc81d3eb4ae8b603560179c1054be92950eef38373d78c3c384f730173c5214
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.15.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:
1ca98a977b8a7846116d7bfd408abcd1
SHA1:
e22437cb17b71b2568bbe408fe76de9c5a29b208
SHA-256:
0521e67e2e4e6317734fa86380fe6a5042c37fa7504d45203dc176607c692af2
File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: R710-020115C.exe
File Size: 1.48 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:
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
SHA1:
da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709
SHA-256:
e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855
File Format: External release notes
File Name: R710-020115BIOS.txt
File Size: 9.53 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:
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
SHA1:
da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709
SHA-256:
e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.15.BIN
File Size: 3.21 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:
788f005805b977a0053b4b6c72936cbd
SHA1:
80a4aa3b660deca2240caff66da77b75c95a0c09
SHA-256:
b3c9662eb36200f84c9c39bfffd36cd23f7ae59f620c3425e10231b29840dcb9
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
* This BIOS release includes a microcode update for the Intel Xeon processor 5600 series. Intel and Dell recommend applying the update as soon as possible.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
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Server BIOS 11G
Installation instructions
k 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 "./PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.15.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 "./PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.15.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Dell Update Package Instructions for PER710_BIOS_WIN_2.1.15.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 prompts to perform the update.
Instructions for R710-020115BIOS.txt:
1) Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.
2) Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.
3) Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
4) Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
5) If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
6) Double click the Icon on your desktop for the newly saved file.
The Dell Bios Release Notes window appears.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.15.BIN.sign:
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, PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.15.BIN.sign
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 "./PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.15.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 "./PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.15.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Dell Update Package Instructions for PER710_BIOS_WIN_2.1.15.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 prompts to perform the update.
Instructions for R710-020115BIOS.txt:
1) Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.
2) Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.
3) Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
4) Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
5) If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
6) Double click the Icon on your desktop for the newly saved file.
The Dell Bios Release Notes window appears.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.15.BIN.sign:
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, PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.15.BIN.sign
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