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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell Server BIOS Equallogic DX6012S Version 1.11.0
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.Equallogic DX6012S BIOS Version 1.11.0
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
* 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.
Read More* 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.
Version
1.11.0, 1.11.0
Release date
31 Aug 2012
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: DX6012S_BIOS_VJWDD_WN32_1.11.0.EXE
File Size: 6.61 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:
297f17df5d1c68a764031eaf6d58252f
SHA1:
4cc9ac595d75f3b1950d86decfbbf2a51bf16e60
SHA-256:
10d911579a5e7ae5edadabb3e502bdf94c2930629b489577332bed363829100e
File Format: Board Service Utility
File Name: 011100-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:
8d687a13cad1e01c8747d9bf102ef1ae
SHA1:
3618671a64f4845852940b3c48c233b3425cfa18
SHA-256:
bef2e8dca31b6d9d67536eb9cc97542f7c14e309c7713393d7568fa85d8f4e72
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: DX6012S_BIOS_VJWDD_LN32_1.11.0.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:
edab54e8ac442b13a8e5d9c1ab1c678e
SHA1:
bfdc3fd8caceeb344cddf2a7b20c072d31f187ee
SHA-256:
c702adce7888b258cd769f0f73f4d5472aa79c6b97f792e784c99d9be2c66a95
File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: DX6012S-011100C.exe
File Size: 1.66 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:
f5e52ab3d1bd921395624d8d624ce7ab
SHA1:
00d2f1a23da4b43a031ab599fcf67a0f89572350
SHA-256:
295e9ee6b2cea2dd9f9ff22f6db3fe7329422d943b36109af9f28c0f9292c7be
File Format: External release notes
File Name: DX6012S-011100BIOS.TXT
File Size: 12.09 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:
62bf56bc54e2dd4b5bd33d6ed6c299dc
SHA1:
0728ca57e1f1fbe4f16c61c9b79c1bc0d5532b7b
SHA-256:
6b45004d134105edea7ea125e587620f471ac1a7341469435456352cedfcd06b
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: DX6012S_BIOS_VJWDD_LN32_1.11.0.BIN
File Size: 4.95 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:
eb0067feeacbfb0e1406c042aad99e06
SHA1:
4f1aeeecf4923cbfdaf3b0f726a4cb22ae554466
SHA-256:
9c6f5e96e4135a0ffbbf34c3e1b48608740e13c569b79ed5b0d9d421bb9975d5
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
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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