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

Dell Server BIOS EqualLogic DX6000 Version 6.3.0

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EqualLogic DX6000 BIOS Version 6.3.0
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Fixes & Enhancements

* Updated Memory Reference Code to version 2.40. This BIOS update corrects the following issues:
* Multi-Bit Errors and Machine Check Errors resulting from Intel erratum BD123 on systems running Intel Xeon Processor 5600 series with C-states enabled.
* Intermittent system hangs at POST during memory initialization with three DIMMs Per Channel memory configurations.
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Version

6.3.0, 6.3.0

Release date

31 Aug 2012

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

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: DX6000_BIOS_K3FHY_LN32_6.3.0.BIN
File Size: 4.87 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:
ec0cc32d17430f629a0d4d1a50ebfbbd
SHA1:
2502ddeba1bda1d4d0500e3f02a216f37159723a
SHA-256:
dbefe9aa1708101ed118bf32b1519aafd0c97644fa0b1ca1ada6174efd0958e4

File Format: Board Service Utility
File Name: 060300B.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:
95b04fe5ac5fab9e5dc652b1fad963d5
SHA1:
fb9eb9a280b523692fc9c7595eb20a864af76c8b
SHA-256:
f53f2fb14988aaab5dc6352610fccf04f25c7d1c189a51dc9ab9f210cc33ec95

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: DX6000_BIOS_K3FHY_LN32_6.3.0.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:
9d02ef99419c4431889af5156bd18512
SHA1:
1bee46201ce4813888cd1087e240cd951ed1a46f
SHA-256:
4c31c868aedd6a9b9e2581be34a634483d27f8549e2bde74893f09d5ed9c51f5

File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: ELDX6000-060300C.exe
File Size: 1.57 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:
5b6166e1041dacacd7bb85b496899b33
SHA1:
16cabc1801c41c488c85d75e97798af65453db8a
SHA-256:
b4cfc5dd2e7c612b275b7cbe4e1eb1291e3e4395dbe1413e68dffce824f84786

File Format: External release notes
File Name: ELDX6000-060300CBIOS.txt
File Size: 11.04 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:
d465a70e2ee62cc7d66ac469920d7bfc
SHA1:
4799632fd0726c40045059dfda2f5d6dca839f35
SHA-256:
5eeca25a638127accd165e7c069965423bf5ac6df7ca225579c8ac525964ded6

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: DX6000_BIOS_K3FHY_WN32_6.3.0.EXE
File Size: 6.53 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:
971c38505679795bf6953a6b1f023dc9
SHA1:
410fb657a71c2468542ebdd1243b26ba89fb0401
SHA-256:
a02134999a68528f20a0547631d0e9e2a965200586fac673bc73e40bc05da310

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Server BIOS 11G
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

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