Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS M640/FC640/M640 VRTX Version 1.5.6

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.

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Driver Id : KJDWM

Importance : Recommended

Version : 1.5.6, 1.5.6 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 12 Nov 2018

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

Fixed a BIOS update failure found in the 1.5.4 BIOS release. For more information about specific items newly added and resolved in this version, see the New and enhanced features section and Fixed issues section in this Release Notes.This package provides BIOS firmware version 1.5.6 for Dell EMC Server PowerEdge M640/FC640/M640 VRTX.

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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_KJDWM_WN64_1.5.6.EXE

File size: 26.2 MB

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

MD5: c870cd01ed5a5228dc7a28d80581a93c

SHA1: 2c3ba651a70587300fdf785188c66521f737dc2c

SHA-256: ef90de2f27e996120e10f2ef2b067fc60f0b875165a71822eec33212244bb939

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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_KJDWM_LN_1.5.6.BIN.sign

File size: 226 Bytes

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

MD5: 017b61f3a81c95502d1e760890dd9bab

SHA1: d6b79ffab2a239a587b626bdafb9cb4449989db8

SHA-256: 0dff8913e2b959d1c6029b53f8c413345b4b1d7442fbb7cef1c5a3d12a64b330

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: M640-010506.efi

File size: 17.87 MB

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

MD5: 79441724023a0aec1a4613b2eb16db57

SHA1: f9073c187e09132e66d89b3d869e7dc719dcfe52

SHA-256: cda3188546178d8c5e631219f3eae336a14144647e91e98cc3e273dc41dce451

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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: M640FC640_BIOS.1.5.6_RN.pdf

File size: 228.62 KB

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

MD5: 0af1ac77466addaa13344a72e7f1ff09

SHA1: df39a78d8e53ba5925c598152be7f78cc9e556a8

SHA-256: 3aa611baaae03d3c0debd51cbace85923c77327f9117b2e09c60de5d3692bc3e

Download .PDF

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.<br /><b>Note:</b> Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.

File Name: BIOS_KJDWM_LN_1.5.6.BIN

File size: 26.61 MB

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

MD5: e99f1626497ba40d0fbe67a5180821a6

SHA1: 373e183f7110a1a6145115c76a3374afed6e5b28

SHA-256: 54487fc466ada82b29af635000f55d4846badc2c2f4e0669514a3310de24bc39

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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

Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS M640/FC640/M640 VRTX Version 1.5.6

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