Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge M630/FC630/M630 VRTX Version 2.5.4

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 : FV8R5

Importance : Recommended

Version : 2.5.4, 2.5.4 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 24 Sept 2017

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

M630/FC630/M630 VRTX BIOS Version 2.5.4

Download Files

File Format: Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.

File Name: BIOS_FV8R5_WN64_2.5.4.EXE

File size: 19.56 MB

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

MD5: b4246a0da6fc2c2cb40e3c58cefe1183

SHA1: 9a75637a3e3842535cd4e6dabe15df29b97d4a25

SHA-256: 6b00fef880254188eeacb13f6d99b372ff5ffa24e9ab6e57d0fd94a867919267

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: BIOS_FV8R5_LN_2.5.4.BIN.sign

File size: 226 Bytes

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

MD5: 38db2bc3615814250330c3e2c4f378fe

SHA1: d7918b925434bb9782b7b7a8005420dfae545fe9

SHA-256: 84c7fe54f122d17d359d1b1779f60d34d14044aa068bb4aac3968b52d332e20d

Download .SIGN

File Format: 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.

File Name: M630-020504.efi

File size: 5.47 MB

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

MD5: f515d693c32dd71601e455b106d7600e

SHA1: d61fb3ab905fc84e98bafa140113b5c99e7ddcb9

SHA-256: 1fca2eab8c99b11557ebef15389ef30baafcb720cbedee95d50d55576733a585

Download .EFI

File Format: 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.

File Name: M630&FC630_BIOS_02_05_04_Release_Notes.pdf

File size: 86.83 KB

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

MD5: 35cc8e5ea77cbad3f501703a059f6fec

SHA1: 671e660b7b5cf8af0fce289d34ac39134774dc0b

SHA-256: d25508549204b4a3d609d96ca9231bff614ff432a92f1cc7c41c6522f9b3f68e

Download .PDF

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: BIOS_FV8R5_WN32_2.5.4.EXE

File size: 14.48 MB

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

MD5: d4453819baf64670227a55a79eb88f4e

SHA1: 2e96484b4a015ff9016439ec826c488ed208ef2d

SHA-256: 16209720819314f7bbc848b75cdfcb0e4921ba0746965566c449bb2d9088d759

Download .EXE

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: BIOS_FV8R5_LN_2.5.4.BIN

File size: 63.12 MB

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

MD5: ee34af53366c6c53acf6a97c6c2936de

SHA1: f5881973b2402c3860e4056cd99b8964676d7b98

SHA-256: b797b1c827c5a1cf148bbcbe66b43d804809a527ef6a97a0820d63c766047d2a

Download .BIN

Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- Added workaround to address the uncorrectable errors on RDIMMs with specific vendor or the rev Register Clock Driver (RCD).
- Updated ECRC (end-to-end CRC checking) to prevent the OS from changing the BIOS settings.
- Fixed CPU machine check issue when the Write Data Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) is enabled.

Enhancements
- Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code (MRC) to PLR11.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x21.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x3A.
- Improved the PCIe Slot CTLE settings for the E5-2600 v4 processors.
- Secure MOR change to support the Windows 2016 R3 server version.
- Added support for the Redfish management interfaces.
- Added improvements to Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe).
- Added improvements to the Secure Boot Custom Policy settings.
- Added improvements to the S130 storage.

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.

Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge M630/FC630/M630 VRTX Version 2.5.4

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Fixes & Enhancements

Important Information

Compatible Systems

Supported Operating Systems

Installation instructions

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