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 EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS C4140 Version 1.1.6
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.This release contains new Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family Processor Microcode to address CVE-2017-5715. CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5754 do not require a microcode update. This release fixes Intel Management Engine issue that causes first BIOS flash update attempt to fail after 24 days of server up-time. This release contains BIOS firmware version 1.1.6 for Dell EMC Server PowerEdge C4140.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
-BIOS takes a long time to handle correctable memory errors.
-For certain PCIe slots, manual slot bifurcation may not work.
-PCIe fatal error may be reported when a particular Network Daughter Card (NDC) is installed.
-Rarely, the system may stop at POST (Power-On-Self-Test) when running reboot test in the BIOS boot mode.
-Several NVMe-related defects.
-Corrected an issue where, with a large number of network partitions enabled, the network interface names are displayed incorrectly.
-Resolved an Intel Management Engine related issue that caused the BIOS version update to fail (fails only when the server was turned on continuously for 24 days since the previous AC power cycle). See the Important notes section in this Release Notes.
Enhancements
-Updated the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT) BIOS Authenticated Code Module (ACM) to version 1.3.4.
-Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to PLR3.1.
-To address CVE-2017-5715 (http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5715):
-Updated the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family Processor Microcode to version 0x43.
-CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5754 are addressed by Operating System & Hypervisor updates.
-For more information, visit http://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN308588.
Read More-BIOS takes a long time to handle correctable memory errors.
-For certain PCIe slots, manual slot bifurcation may not work.
-PCIe fatal error may be reported when a particular Network Daughter Card (NDC) is installed.
-Rarely, the system may stop at POST (Power-On-Self-Test) when running reboot test in the BIOS boot mode.
-Several NVMe-related defects.
-Corrected an issue where, with a large number of network partitions enabled, the network interface names are displayed incorrectly.
-Resolved an Intel Management Engine related issue that caused the BIOS version update to fail (fails only when the server was turned on continuously for 24 days since the previous AC power cycle). See the Important notes section in this Release Notes.
Enhancements
-Updated the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT) BIOS Authenticated Code Module (ACM) to version 1.3.4.
-Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to PLR3.1.
-To address CVE-2017-5715 (http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5715):
-Updated the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family Processor Microcode to version 0x43.
-CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5754 are addressed by Operating System & Hypervisor updates.
-For more information, visit http://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN308588.
Version
1.1.6, 1.1.6
Release date
18 Feb 2018
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 64-Bit.
File Name: C4140_BIOS_053KH_WN64_1.1.6.EXE
File Size: 26.28 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:
79571e50b771c9da8a9adf4abdf32697
SHA1:
8d6adc679dd594b8fb453d60ffbfc3f2a7b3c524
SHA-256:
b0c029ee3fbe4a9a9eb7df790ef6dc60999de8640a87d7307663ecbf4cb29bd8
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: C4140_BIOS_053KH_LN_1.1.6.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:
e3674c651827865d0f50c0b012b8a807
SHA1:
31099cf2013d144c26ca989399f000d664396eb5
SHA-256:
e80d6e823b5bb3d6fef8898fc5e496f863d760dd6537d855eaf2ef201842135f
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: BIOS_053KH_EFI_1.1.6.efi
File Size: 17.94 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:
5e2d1e507ca02faf4a80195f178422e0
SHA1:
34f290ac80c48966fe64b229b192739e67e306ec
SHA-256:
1bcc32bc2fbabc79247cc3942b237adc82286620f0ea4c2c57f9122e3c15b18b
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: C4140_BIOS.1.1.6_RN.pdf
File Size: 219.64 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:
f56c6c39373403b9326454f2d4576918
SHA1:
1eeb4685fc929647e269e5d2bbba0551a1f9795e
SHA-256:
4e9a4c9f99372459a9c77eb6d80b4f407aea9cc93cf1458db12ddbb5f08c8f79
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: C4140_BIOS_053KH_LN_1.1.6.BIN
File Size: 26.63 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:
2a99d25bdc960422688f39727eb0548b
SHA1:
5c39c09bc6fec99044e726a6d19e98229328b1aa
SHA-256:
9cc3915603c586e04cf4b3a40b7cbcf1afce3696443e68b7179a300fb8e03e43
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
An Intel Management Engine related issue that caused the BIOS update to fail is resolved in this BIOS 1.1.6 version.
- To work around this issue, AC power cycle the system or run the iDRAC RACADM power cycle command before updating the BIOS.
Warning: Running an iDRAC RACADM power cycle command while running an operating system causes an ungraceful shutdown.
- This included remedy becomes effective only after the device is updated with this BIOS 1.1.6 version.
- The first attempt to upgrade to this 1.1.6 version will fail, but the second attempt will pass if done within 24 days after the first attempt.
- For more information about this issue and safely working around this issue, see:
- PSQN SLN 309027 here:
http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/SLN309027.
- Intel HSD125807 here:
https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/program/design/us/en/documents/hsd125807-hmrfpo-timeout-ta-337128.pdf?asset=16254.
- To work around this issue, AC power cycle the system or run the iDRAC RACADM power cycle command before updating the BIOS.
Warning: Running an iDRAC RACADM power cycle command while running an operating system causes an ungraceful shutdown.
- This included remedy becomes effective only after the device is updated with this BIOS 1.1.6 version.
- The first attempt to upgrade to this 1.1.6 version will fail, but the second attempt will pass if done within 24 days after the first attempt.
- For more information about this issue and safely working around this issue, see:
- PSQN SLN 309027 here:
http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/SLN309027.
- Intel HSD125807 here:
https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/program/design/us/en/documents/hsd125807-hmrfpo-timeout-ta-337128.pdf?asset=16254.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
PowerEdge C4140 BIOS
SWB,BIOS,14G,C4140,Q1OOBFY19
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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