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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS M640/FC640/M640 VRTX Version 2.8.2
Restart required Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.- Fixed an industry-issue seen on BIOS versions 2.6.3 through 2.8.1 where the system may reset during power-on at the time "Configuring Memory" is displayed on the boot screen. The issue is applicable to DDR4 and NVDIMM-N memory configurations.
- Updated the "Processor and Memory Reference Code" for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family to IPU 2020.1.
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures-CVE) such as CVE-2020-0545, CVE-2020-0548, and CVE-2020-0549.
For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections.
- Updated the "Processor and Memory Reference Code" for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family to IPU 2020.1.
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures-CVE) such as CVE-2020-0545, CVE-2020-0548, and CVE-2020-0549.
For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
Fixed an industry-issue seen on BIOS versions 2.6.3 through 2.8.1 where the system may reset during power-on at the time "Configuring Memory" is displayed on the boot screen. The issue is applicable to DDR4 and NVDIMM-N memory configurations.
The following are included in 2.8.2 that were released in previous BIOS versions that are no longer available for download.
- Issue with the "Monitor/MWait" option in System Profile Settings on 2-socket servers, remaining enabled after selecting disable.
- Issue with "CPU Domain Power Limiting" not capping to target values.
- Issue with MSR 0x1AD which interfered with the new Turbo Ratio Limits has been fixed, without impacting the factory default settings.
- Issue with the memory capacity changing when "Node Interleaving" or "Sub NUMA Cluster" is enabled.
- Fixed an issue where there was an improper functioning of the MSR 0x1AD (TURBO_RATIO_LIMITS_RATIOS) register.
- Fixed other miscellaneous issues.
Enhancements:
The following are included in 2.8.2 that were released in previous BIOS versions that are no longer available for download.
- Added an option in "DRAM Refresh Delay" in Memory Settings, to disable refresh postponement.
- Updated the "Processor and Memory Reference Code" for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family to IPU 2020.1.
- The S140 firmware is updated to 5.5.2-0006.
- The memory self-healing feature is added to perform memory self-healing after an uncorrectable error (MEM 0001) or burst of correctable errors (MEM 8000). Memory self-healing for a MEM 0001 event will execute automatically, but for a series of MEM 8000 events, self-healing is initiated after a system restart.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x2F00 for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x69 for the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Intel Management Engine firmware to version 04.01.04.381.
- Updated the BIOS ACM (authenticated code module) to version 1.7.3.2019.07.12.
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures-CVE) such as CVE-2020-0545, CVE-2020-0548, and CVE-2020-0549.
Read MoreFixed an industry-issue seen on BIOS versions 2.6.3 through 2.8.1 where the system may reset during power-on at the time "Configuring Memory" is displayed on the boot screen. The issue is applicable to DDR4 and NVDIMM-N memory configurations.
The following are included in 2.8.2 that were released in previous BIOS versions that are no longer available for download.
- Issue with the "Monitor/MWait" option in System Profile Settings on 2-socket servers, remaining enabled after selecting disable.
- Issue with "CPU Domain Power Limiting" not capping to target values.
- Issue with MSR 0x1AD which interfered with the new Turbo Ratio Limits has been fixed, without impacting the factory default settings.
- Issue with the memory capacity changing when "Node Interleaving" or "Sub NUMA Cluster" is enabled.
- Fixed an issue where there was an improper functioning of the MSR 0x1AD (TURBO_RATIO_LIMITS_RATIOS) register.
- Fixed other miscellaneous issues.
Enhancements:
The following are included in 2.8.2 that were released in previous BIOS versions that are no longer available for download.
- Added an option in "DRAM Refresh Delay" in Memory Settings, to disable refresh postponement.
- Updated the "Processor and Memory Reference Code" for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family to IPU 2020.1.
- The S140 firmware is updated to 5.5.2-0006.
- The memory self-healing feature is added to perform memory self-healing after an uncorrectable error (MEM 0001) or burst of correctable errors (MEM 8000). Memory self-healing for a MEM 0001 event will execute automatically, but for a series of MEM 8000 events, self-healing is initiated after a system restart.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x2F00 for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x69 for the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Intel Management Engine firmware to version 04.01.04.381.
- Updated the BIOS ACM (authenticated code module) to version 1.7.3.2019.07.12.
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures-CVE) such as CVE-2020-0545, CVE-2020-0548, and CVE-2020-0549.
Version
2.8.2, 2.8.2
Release date
09 Sept 2020
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: BIOS_CFMFX_WN64_2.8.2_02.EXE
File Size: 27.07 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:
7906e45f2fe03d49d3750bcb9c22e058
SHA1:
0a16df77b0f7dded654a3f71efb13e6305c1ab83
SHA-256:
efd15f8f01aecd79b531372863dfdc6e94736e0e68c92bcfc0c34aaf0c4ecff3
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_CFMFX_LN_2.8.2_02.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:
c71194f20c9b0c4c443fea3757f59017
SHA1:
c0979fc4d8815dddb7a4990e0b130564e8085f82
SHA-256:
948bb237046db0a2650cde891d3da2d804df991930fb1856ae3b4920879a4497
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: M640-020802.efi
File Size: 19.03 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:
b982248c888425168274a61d811393be
SHA1:
c695f58ec722a82321f8d7cf1b9c7cc8abe21c0b
SHA-256:
58250fc68d4fe400a24d44ff401eaf177633fbd43db87a887df3b9a6e62b7d58
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: M640_FC640_M640_VRTX_BIOS 2.8.2_RN.pdf
File Size: 158.25 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:
9dc267ade7d2d7dd5df099a6e3e9a8af
SHA1:
cdc353936a40710cf869b03fbbbf0f4e375c4032
SHA-256:
d42ba9d584ffba1eefaf4ba7bbb9f75d459243880940ece8cd6c74f2a203318b
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_CFMFX_LN_2.8.2_02.BIN
File Size: 28.43 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:
0119b65e8cf534ec4d57484900cfc1f9
SHA1:
2715431054e03379eb205076397d95bc7ebe945a
SHA-256:
8391043eb8e7c0ad5b603c166e5f9a4bc5ccc2be3f337a862534308e02f15466
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
PowerEdge M640/FC640/M640-VRTX BIOS
Installation instructions
Dell EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell EMC Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign
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