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 BIOS for DSS 9600/9620/9630 Version 2.6.3
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 Microcode to version 0x2F00 for the second-generation Intel(R) Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x69 for the Intel(R) Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- 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 Microcode to version 0x69 for the Intel(R) Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- 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 issue where there was an improper functioning of the MSR 0x1AD (TURBO_RATIO_LIMITS_RATIOS) register.
Enhancements
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x2F00 for the second-generation Intel(R) Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x69 for the Intel(R) 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 More- Fixed an issue where there was an improper functioning of the MSR 0x1AD (TURBO_RATIO_LIMITS_RATIOS) register.
Enhancements
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x2F00 for the second-generation Intel(R) Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x69 for the Intel(R) 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
2.6.3, 2.6.3
Release date
15 Apr 2020
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
OptionalDell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_K97GC_WN64_2.6.3.EXE
File Size: 27.35 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:
59a6202de776837248dd4aff366fd08a
SHA1:
b4f0648646a6a74e65af69843bb4da1f760a6c30
SHA-256:
596daf5369fb0c76b365827a452f74dfcd627a70be098be9d053a34a6eb413cf
File Format: Ext-Tech-Docs
File Name: DSS9600_BIOS.2.6.3_RN.pdf
File Size: 575.56 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
cbd4875920d399ab5f28ae8fea6f4f80
SHA1:
fb14611f8013f5d29d2dd17b21838972078a8822
SHA-256:
82898122f2d9220d329c035c5422e56a94ab8930c53319eef6bdbbc3e72c2b34
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_K97GC_LN_2.6.3.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:
903f2ee8465e9df36d0ef33008ef5fec
SHA1:
7b8aa6d3204126dea21b9ffbc2bccfb6dc84eb63
SHA-256:
6fc331d701203f17e6c74a72439135e5620e3ee4c164a5d85140148a3688c7be
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: DSS9600-020603.efi
File Size: 19.31 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:
c20630a02d8acc13624239f3c0ab17f3
SHA1:
21adc6580b963c038164888d33afe1ea43419326
SHA-256:
e4d231263363ea343bf6b149c1054dbf07aad0b159dbd08933c6f042ec99a106
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_K97GC_LN_2.6.3.BIN
File Size: 28.69 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:
ed9196a238e73af9f48076005ac22515
SHA1:
cb05b404f36565b070fdd833abd0828c2af910fb
SHA-256:
4a12cfbf21b458f796af76cec1f4e23074959fc679b6e63ef14620e0fd72f635
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Applies to
PowerEdge BIOS
SWB, BIOS,14G, GHOST,DECFY20V2
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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