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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R350/R250/T350/T150 Version 1.2.5

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.
This package provides BIOS firmware version 1.2.5 for Dell EMC Server PowerEdge R350/R250/T350/T150.
This release enhances BIOS security protection feature, and updates Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to version 2123.47.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
None

Enhancements
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) CVE-2019-14584, CVE-2021-28210 and CVE-2021-28211.
- Update the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to version 2123.47.
- Update the BIOS ACM (authenticated code module) to version 1.14.28.
- Update the SINIT ACM (authenticated code module) to version 1.14.28.
- Update the Intel Server Platform Services (SPS) and Manageability Engine (ME) firmware to 06.00.03.039.0.
- Update the Integrated Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) HII settings engine to version 5.00.00.05.
- Update PERC S150 firmware to version 6.3.0.0006.
- Change default setting of "Turbo Boost" to "Disabled" when Performance Per Watt (OS) is selected.
- Support for DNS info via DHCP setting controlling on HTTP device settings.
- Add "Number of Cores per Processor" and "Logical Processor" back to BIOS setup menu.
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Version

1.2.5, 1.2.5

Release date

07 Mar 2022

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
Dell 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_012KM_WN64_1.2.5.EXE
File Size: 19.47 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:
c29f64a222c96dd585e206b7697adf25
SHA1:
90183385a2b58575216203578d0ae72bb06b7b6b
SHA-256:
872e91fa985e0be53e2b0f099d5070afd407bd4785d70b5eb278b2fbf8bf1bba

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_012KM_LN64_1.2.5.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:
41f1a7421536bca5735cfbd4c257f32a
SHA1:
95db1b4842abe3ff5c6cb6c02227282b3c540204
SHA-256:
85c36a8bcc9e566c2b7aaf14f04d67a9e20720ce37be014b6ff2e7c7baf13e78

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R350-010205.efi
File Size: 10.44 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:
ab5a32d2328242096320fcde0564f59a
SHA1:
f6db6c778211a9e3c634059b2a00a610ba2ca956
SHA-256:
72b487727c1a9b61058d639eca3168fadec57c1be23fd6b24f49846b0cf6b22a

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R350_R250_T350_T150_BIOS1.2.5.pdf
File Size: 84.55 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:
099034d894c56b7148c7a7be8522d992
SHA1:
d4b9528e8d4da31d30f0e7adeced5c55735c7937
SHA-256:
817405b91520b11d03338ead84753af8bc08586c3aad782f90ebf007a77a5626

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_012KM_LN64_1.2.5.BIN
File Size: 14.53 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
b2863c9f81e275265e38977173b217cb
SHA1:
241484a6ede43476a6edc4e1bfc58e26eae48648
SHA-256:
23d08c1bbc9d209f989b81918036eb8893e1e70276992ef22a07a731caf666bf

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PowerEdge BIOS
Dell EMC Update Package Instructions for EFI
Download
1. Click the "Download" 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" 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" 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" 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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