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

Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge R210 II Version 2.5.1

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PowerEdge R210 II BIOS Version 2.5.1
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R210-II_BIOS_3J0V1_WN64_2.5.1.EXE | 19.98 MB
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: R210-II_BIOS_3J0V1_WN64_2.5.1.EXE
File Size: 19.98 MB
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:
1a10b1902ab4a883dbab57ef5481712e
SHA1:
b92c30e439f87520e041b87d4d3f01f7bf102ab9
SHA-256:
83bfda38c84f77ede3a1570fd96a55f0d513e405c77639904e0ca2b6d3fb78be

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Fixes & Enhancements

* Updated Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 Series D2 stepping microcode (Patch ID=0x28).
* Updated Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 V2 Series E1 stepping microcode (Patch ID=0x15).
* Updated Broadcom LAN UEFI driver to 6.2.7.
* Fixed incorrect SMBIOS reporting for OMSA.
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Version

2.5.1, 2.5.1

Release date

25 Sept 2013

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.
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File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: R210-II_BIOS_3J0V1_LN_2.5.1.BIN.sign
File Size: 189 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:
9c73502cde4fd71ea2fd3305a1bb34e5
SHA1:
9257732e80f2279cbe1710eb409f440d6dc2df14
SHA-256:
b8f4d1df458a8b65f2989a375b055fa5108a6c40e7980712b5f8d22f31800c60

File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: PER210II_020501.exe
File Size: 8.12 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:
56d6c9da665bbad062b276a02b570c52
SHA1:
cb19cf7baa6b2b38ffa734c6bacc0eba93c9ba5c
SHA-256:
3883b8fe209e1614a216ef4843826cb00392703ff88eb01010b0aeffaa4e13a2

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: PowerEdge R210II BIOS 02 05 01 Release Notes.pdf
File Size: 37.84 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:
657856002aaa32b9a71ab1bfcf076f47
SHA1:
061e995577ae7e292f8c50068d0dd52d3c5867c0
SHA-256:
42b6e4da2819e119e79971c30cfc58f791c3305bdb473e13dc753c111d545d71

File Format: External release notes
File Name: PER210II-020501BIOS.txt
File Size: 9.83 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:
ee55993981f51e203a547d7b14de03b3
SHA1:
a56314dd679af721b1602d835b968450e0c15eb6
SHA-256:
6c8e558c468b0162bd1550d575fc25d899760d30bdaedb576de3b956e5e82c61

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: R210-II_BIOS_3J0V1_WN32_2.5.1.EXE
File Size: 12.9 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:
106bbacb8b3d7bc9f5c0c21579e9b893
SHA1:
825058b8c05c326bccecd9bf2da1ab5f4bd7c9e3
SHA-256:
338d320256e0f8a1a7c9ea347617193793e844c53910f5f07b9d74f61d8768bb

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: R210-II_BIOS_3J0V1_LN_2.5.1.BIN
File Size: 9.79 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:
7c5aad6b6f3955c9f0e337bc4f4f089b
SHA1:
3d7da951e240e87c65e61de4702f57bd8688b137
SHA-256:
551b776b909f3718d01f6fd584ba1b41a58e71628afa08c63cac5411e4818af6

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Additional details

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Added support for Signed BIOS Update in accordance with the NIST SP800-147 guidelines since version 2.2.3.
Note 1: Once the Signed BIOS Update is enabled in the BIOS setup after flashing to BIOS version 2.2.3, flashing back to older versions will be blocked. This is an optional feature and is not automatically enabled by flashing the BIOS.
Note 2: In order to flash to BIOS version 2.2.3 or newer using USC, you must first flash to BIOS version 2.1.2, if you are on an older version of BIOS. Other BIOS update methods do not have this prerequisite.
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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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