Do not turn off your computer or disconnect from the power source while updating the BIOS as this could harm your computer. During the update, your computer will restart and you may briefly see a black screen.
Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell Server BIOS R930 Version 2.4.3
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 930 BIOS Version 2.4.3
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- The PM1725a Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) device reports a false Predicted Failure on the HII Device Settings page.
- System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) data is not populated when PCIe SSD device is not present during boot.
- Firmware update fails for the PM1725a NVMe devices.
- Updated End-to-End Cyclic Redundancy Check (ECRC) to prevent the OS from changing the BIOS settings.
Enhancements:
- Microcode/Reference Code updated to the latest available.
- Added the Export Firmware Hash Values BIOS Setup option to the Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings Setup page.
- Added support for the secondary image file loaded by H730 PERC controllers on the Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings Setup page.
- Added support for the Redfish management interfaces.
- Added improvements to the Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe).
- Added improvements to the S130 storage.
Read More- The PM1725a Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) device reports a false Predicted Failure on the HII Device Settings page.
- System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) data is not populated when PCIe SSD device is not present during boot.
- Firmware update fails for the PM1725a NVMe devices.
- Updated End-to-End Cyclic Redundancy Check (ECRC) to prevent the OS from changing the BIOS settings.
Enhancements:
- Microcode/Reference Code updated to the latest available.
- Added the Export Firmware Hash Values BIOS Setup option to the Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings Setup page.
- Added support for the secondary image file loaded by H730 PERC controllers on the Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings Setup page.
- Added support for the Redfish management interfaces.
- Added improvements to the Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe).
- Added improvements to the S130 storage.
Version
2.4.3, 2.4.3
Release date
22 Sep 2017
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 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_N2G4N_WN64_2.4.3.EXE
File Size: 19.57 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:
1c5386ccf5f4ebc79d72190163f25e08
SHA1:
82f023478583b403cc81b32ca5569cc9ea2138df
SHA-256:
279b41e8e304f9a1187dacf84a890e8b495462542a7f1d23d4f4288607dbf0db
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_N2G4N_LN_2.4.3.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:
31576e47bbdbbef5b43b751ac0a9b81f
SHA1:
a7a67651ebee7cf2d498cd499b088b5a2396377f
SHA-256:
14df567c1b87ea3a581f41b4449b67c7e704c76fd850bd932b605f710a92d110
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R930-020403.efi
File Size: 5.38 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:
562a9a1974d8269d639cfb544ab6d88d
SHA1:
a2eae924feba3b3dfb91d2ba6bfda3c6a6cacd6e
SHA-256:
67b44128c3ca74cca0fd7a69f59790ca6440c27a964e36c322003e99137b9dcf
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R930_BIOS 2.4.3_RN.pdf
File Size: 267.91 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:
099a47e46f42a3ff47a043e114a44d70
SHA1:
ae8b7a1d58bcc2b224810252ded08367d4502fe5
SHA-256:
7d702191e31dee6eab6ab0b0ef42175ee3c091342712c6bd7e73e8bd7353d9d1
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_N2G4N_WN32_2.4.3.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:
a86ba37fcf4acf45634a2ff32980ecdb
SHA1:
b1b31a733e70ffd623d83b09be5915a6c4720f71
SHA-256:
78ccefffd7ccca744644520ea3d2f2021b5c31773780a2119814f1347982842d
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_N2G4N_LN_2.4.3.BIN
File Size: 63.13 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:
2f1f5c5745aa43ff918683f5ebd6143e
SHA1:
ad42d02b41c0baccaaca2699627683906ae2b001
SHA-256:
c8c7b6895c4942debe28a64b5007272e6b393e9c06a726026c501148293b4c3c
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
PowerEdge R930 System BIOS
Installation instructions
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
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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