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 R840/R940xa Version 2.3.10
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.Updated the "Processor and Memory Reference Code to Production Candidate for second generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family" to PLR1. Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x29 for the second generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family. Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x60 for the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family. Updated the Intel Management Engine firmware to version 04.01.04.296. Fixed inconsistencies in the Mellanox CX3 information displayed on the iDRAC GUI in the Firmware Inventory section. 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
- Upgrading BIOS from 1.3.x (and earlier versions) to 2.2.x can potentially cause BIOS settings to be reset to default values.
- Inconsistencies in the Mellanox CX3 information displayed on the iDRAC GUI in the Firmware Inventory section.
- When the boot mode is set to BIOS and you set the date to 1998 in Setup, the Windows Server 2016 date and time displays the year as 2098.
- An Issue Where a Non-Critical Event (MEM9022) may be logged when you select Cryptographic Erase Disks from the Lifecycle Controller menu.
- NVDIMM-N firmware update may show an error message-UEFI0340: NVDIMM Running from Backup Firmware Image. Or, UEFI0337: Unable to update the firmware of NVDIMM located in the memory slot.
- Issues that were not reported by the Dell EMC customers at the time of current release.
Enhancements
- Added support for the Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory Module (DCPMM).
- Updated the "Processor and Memory Reference Code to Production Candidate for second generation Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor Scalable Family" to PLR1.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x29 for the second generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x60 for the Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Intel Management Engine firmware to version 04.01.04.296.
- Enhanced protection for the DIMM Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data.
Read More- Upgrading BIOS from 1.3.x (and earlier versions) to 2.2.x can potentially cause BIOS settings to be reset to default values.
- Inconsistencies in the Mellanox CX3 information displayed on the iDRAC GUI in the Firmware Inventory section.
- When the boot mode is set to BIOS and you set the date to 1998 in Setup, the Windows Server 2016 date and time displays the year as 2098.
- An Issue Where a Non-Critical Event (MEM9022) may be logged when you select Cryptographic Erase Disks from the Lifecycle Controller menu.
- NVDIMM-N firmware update may show an error message-UEFI0340: NVDIMM Running from Backup Firmware Image. Or, UEFI0337: Unable to update the firmware of NVDIMM located in the memory slot.
- Issues that were not reported by the Dell EMC customers at the time of current release.
Enhancements
- Added support for the Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory Module (DCPMM).
- Updated the "Processor and Memory Reference Code to Production Candidate for second generation Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor Scalable Family" to PLR1.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x29 for the second generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x60 for the Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Intel Management Engine firmware to version 04.01.04.296.
- Enhanced protection for the DIMM Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data.
Version
2.3.10, 2.3.10
Release date
17 Sept 2019
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 View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_F8GC2_WN64_2.3.10.EXE
File Size: 27.33 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:
c4a451e334a737f545a94e7a250a34c9
SHA1:
7bdf19ab04bacbece79db72d99f588b7d902996d
SHA-256:
37e74dadeb4c4e5702c4067cdb942185c00f439e43627f5ea5c5ac622624e5ce
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_F8GC2_LN_2.3.10.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:
3e077445417bce76bc7352ee11896bb0
SHA1:
4f61996ef30d8cb9dbfd7ac450232c614ec8bd0b
SHA-256:
a2cf02e67ff7f8b55aed523b7998db5590bf8db615396abb433de168ad9755ac
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: BIOS_F8GC2_EFI_2.3.10.efi
File Size: 19.28 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:
9b2de4695c897e405b19b0f045f7efb8
SHA1:
39ec54c03c8cd05b882d0157cc00441d912d13e4
SHA-256:
62ebca0c2f928a7e67724f82aa975fd89b88ae0bebaf2b1b9916127cb7c1e057
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R840R940xa_BIOS.2.3.10_RN.pdf
File Size: 261.46 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:
6036c68ead85af7ea8442ecfbec428fd
SHA1:
1db5f2d4723be1720c06a541f0ef70b42b39147c
SHA-256:
8ea27100dab504e704cdde831cc6d33a8142c762feee47fd07c897ff6e80e951
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_F8GC2_LN_2.3.10.BIN
File Size: 28.67 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:
24692eeea4019e4a547f93cc6171cea4
SHA1:
c6aa30640094b2a76bed99f47aebef08d71ba37d
SHA-256:
35f4a2228ccfab386faf66a9938eab5c741268fe42ca1927f441164c0dd3526a
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
This release provides continued code optimization to improve stability and performance.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
INFO,BIOS,LCK,FW,1.3.10
INFO,BIOS,LCK,FW,2.3.8,R9/840
PowerEdge 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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