Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge M915 Version 3.0.4

Restart required

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.

Driver Id : 8VNW6

Importance : Optional

Version : 3.0.4, 3.0.4 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 19 Dec 2012

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge M915 Version 3.0.4

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File Format: 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.

File Name: M915_BIOS_8VNW6_WN32_3.0.4.EXE

File size: 10.23 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 9dc4d76ef67c1c24d650f42d0df9ca75

SHA1: 5205efc372ccc32bc93c5098e699c1e861144a5a

SHA-256: 83a94d1c644905e5163c6da4b09a2177c5bbf7dff247fd80df7dd552d684b1c3

Download .EXE

File Format: 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.

File Name: M915_BIOS_8VNW6_LN32_3.0.4.BIN.sign

File size: 194 Bytes

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 80811773d93aa218f1450b680be7dd67

SHA1: 1cd96eb1e6065928e936d3a163753be886c5a9e6

SHA-256: ab70f503b99b17c49653d9af1ce7a17f6d2218a5a2991eefd2b7a6ea6de7e631

Download .SIGN

File Format: 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.

File Name: PEM915-030004C.exe

File size: 1.59 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 6137885e228da8ff4c8af48cd2669326

SHA1: a39099e70c849f724221464194b622c395156d3d

SHA-256: 00b975d13614d5fc68bc44a5fd8e9b6a1373ac0a2f7c5709bdffca8f38d24b3d

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File Format: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.

File Name: PEM915-030004BIOS.txt

File size: 8.15 KB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 57c29a7cddf7f4a426dd41398d1276e1

SHA1: 4a2126dcc42fe5197e2c5d5e5102b257214e2e5d

SHA-256: e1bba35072d40b83e9482bdc53874cf836ff1e22b63360f5abb74876a0450802

Download .TXT

File Format: 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.

File Name: M915_BIOS_8VNW6_LN32_3.0.4.BIN

File size: 8.53 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: b6d1811246400fd52a676afebd41d7da

SHA1: 8cc60d680981d3e6972002d7bd2f5ffceaf46f1f

SHA-256: 2e451f23d390a030052022a36e23da22d03a338ab7afd59084e883886c3b078b

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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

Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge M915 Version 3.0.4

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