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 R740/R740xd/R640/R940/7920R Version 2.11.2
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.Integrate Purley Refresh PV Candidate Reference Code Version 612D02 and code change for bug fix.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Created a new UEFI0363 message for new AEP memory mode ratio (NM:FM ratio from 1:2-1:16 to 1:4-1:16).
- Fixed BIOS only report partial data in iDRAC/LC for system/setup password after set by SCP from iDRAC.
- Fix Booting to ISO image failed when the iDRAC USB port is Configure as All Ports OFF/AllPortsOff (Dynamic).
- Fix HTTP boot failure with single DNS entry in static IPv4 address mode.
Enhancements:
- Updated the "Processor and Memory Reference Code" for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family to IPU 2021.1.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x3102 for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x6B06 for the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Purley Refresh PV Candidate Reference Code Version 612D02.
- Updated the AEP Release 1.0.0.3515 files to Purley Refresh UEFI Source.
- Updated SPS to SPS_E5_04.01.04.505.0 (IPU 2021.1) for Purley Refresh.
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures - CVE) such as CVE-2021-21555, CVE-2021-21556, CVE-2021-21557, CVE-2020-24511, CVE-2020-12358, CVE-2020-12360, CVE-2020-24486.
Read More- Created a new UEFI0363 message for new AEP memory mode ratio (NM:FM ratio from 1:2-1:16 to 1:4-1:16).
- Fixed BIOS only report partial data in iDRAC/LC for system/setup password after set by SCP from iDRAC.
- Fix Booting to ISO image failed when the iDRAC USB port is Configure as All Ports OFF/AllPortsOff (Dynamic).
- Fix HTTP boot failure with single DNS entry in static IPv4 address mode.
Enhancements:
- Updated the "Processor and Memory Reference Code" for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family to IPU 2021.1.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x3102 for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x6B06 for the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Purley Refresh PV Candidate Reference Code Version 612D02.
- Updated the AEP Release 1.0.0.3515 files to Purley Refresh UEFI Source.
- Updated SPS to SPS_E5_04.01.04.505.0 (IPU 2021.1) for Purley Refresh.
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures - CVE) such as CVE-2021-21555, CVE-2021-21556, CVE-2021-21557, CVE-2020-24511, CVE-2020-12358, CVE-2020-12360, CVE-2020-24486.
Version
2.11.2, 2.11.2
Release date
07 Jun 2021
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_92RFG_WN64_2.11.2.EXE
File Size: 27.49 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:
58efc58000cd13f66ba414658471262c
SHA1:
c7b1334b01d0d4285318cf35a3a82e8da3850efc
SHA-256:
27812548592e62d3a44e9739e48d08787bc2714e09d9ed43563b94aa6df2b2ff
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_92RFG_LN_2.11.2.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:
3df095ca07e2e22d314c41a96df7462a
SHA1:
15380c038e30dafadaea92f8bd3826697e5e85fe
SHA-256:
fb2d269201f74c2d7a359cd24cd7270f838b1848176b30dd7959c99e5e35048c
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R740-021102.efi
File Size: 19.47 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:
506a5ca04bfa7d724f4eefdc2c10c9bc
SHA1:
172b9c98a892dfa06d9f61ee0c174d3e6b1ca6de
SHA-256:
996e30d2ad12a9c17186099912ace7e6720bc59241c3079f17bf5fb7a05e6f3c
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R740_R740XD_R640_R940_Prec7920_BIOS.2.11.2.pdf
File Size: 318.67 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:
c65da37413890401418ea5e4ea893ece
SHA1:
5780c70b587540cb1b2e70c8a722f44db6a64d43
SHA-256:
4f54d7a80028f792aa4cf6c8a5091786d3e2c8a4de4dde61209b3dbb15902bed
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_92RFG_LN_2.11.2.BIN
File Size: 28.97 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:
3666852c08efebe286998aff3d33e111
SHA1:
800c289ea58e0527c34c601fdc5fc2a526e8f472
SHA-256:
4831968af483d01e12c9219ba5509f0e063e74aafadbdba9215694ae75f5ba23
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
When you try updating a BIOS version either under OS (by using an Update Package (DUP)) or under UEFI Shell (a .efi file), the system may take more time to complete the BIOS update process (in case of a system that has 14 TB memory, it takes around 30 minutes to complete the BIOS update process under Windows Server 2016). There are two ways to work around this issue:
- Use an out-of-band BIOS update method--IDRAC Graphical User Interface (GUI) or RACADM Command Line Interface (CLI) command.
- Physically reduce the memory capacity by removing a few memory modules (improves the speed of the BIOS update process), and then try again.
When you try installing one or more PCIe devices on the system and if the cards require more limited legacy I/O resources, then the system may adjust the legacy I/O resources between the stack and the reboot system automatically. If the system fails during the allocation of PCI resources, then a UEFI0256 error message is logged. You can perform one of the following actions and retry the operation:
- Remove unused PCIe card to free up legacy I/O space.
- Go to System Setup and disable unused PCIe card to free up legacy I/O space.
When you try installing one or more PCIe devices on the system and if the cards require more MMIO resources, then the system may adjust the MMIO resources between the stack and the reboot system automatically. If the system fails during the allocation of PCI resources, then a UEFI0134 error message is logged. You can perform one of the following actions and retry the operation:
- Remove unused PCIe card to free up MMIO space.
- Go to System Setup and enable the "Memory Mapped I/O above 4GB" option
- Use an out-of-band BIOS update method--IDRAC Graphical User Interface (GUI) or RACADM Command Line Interface (CLI) command.
- Physically reduce the memory capacity by removing a few memory modules (improves the speed of the BIOS update process), and then try again.
When you try installing one or more PCIe devices on the system and if the cards require more limited legacy I/O resources, then the system may adjust the legacy I/O resources between the stack and the reboot system automatically. If the system fails during the allocation of PCI resources, then a UEFI0256 error message is logged. You can perform one of the following actions and retry the operation:
- Remove unused PCIe card to free up legacy I/O space.
- Go to System Setup and disable unused PCIe card to free up legacy I/O space.
When you try installing one or more PCIe devices on the system and if the cards require more MMIO resources, then the system may adjust the MMIO resources between the stack and the reboot system automatically. If the system fails during the allocation of PCI resources, then a UEFI0134 error message is logged. You can perform one of the following actions and retry the operation:
- Remove unused PCIe card to free up MMIO space.
- Go to System Setup and enable the "Memory Mapped I/O above 4GB" option
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
INFO,BIOS,LCK,FW,2.9.3
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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