Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R740/R740xd/R640/R940/7920R Version 2.10.2

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 : N63PX

Importance : Urgent

Version : 2.10.2, 2.10.2 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 29 Mar 2021

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

Fixed an Intel errata reported on IPU 2020.1 and 2020.2 where the system could potentially hang or reboot during POST when "Configuring Memory..." is displayed on the screen. This scenario may be encountered during system boot, where self-heal is attempted. The root cause is a race condition where during the self-heal process, a refresh cycle may not have completed when the CPU issues self-heal related commands to the DRAM.

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_N63PX_WN64_2.10.2_01.EXE

File size: 27.57 MB

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

MD5: 8e03ec4bfe17c71c0b6db3f8cce021fe

SHA1: b6a155de40dd8eea39fff25277aeac7dbdf2746b

SHA-256: afdcfe8e23618bfc979a12440cf30ab367647fff89748c4c1503bb4691e59183

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_N63PX_LN_2.10.2_01.BIN.sign

File size: 226 Bytes

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

MD5: a507de7a1bdb6f8aa3490f1eea92bb6d

SHA1: f81908456d557920c712e42d3e940b7a12d61ef4

SHA-256: c5f178aea2ef2e87b37d4669e332cae6d2841953f9887006a747db8376b9cb88

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: R740-021002.efi

File size: 19.54 MB

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

MD5: a230677d4b7c878a8abdec09864bfd21

SHA1: 2e99bc837191bb1869031d9eb617574c8afc2dfb

SHA-256: efda235fa671b98d98f32aefcb167781681241eb9975b48aa46447274bc72a1e

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: R740_R740XD_R640_R940_Prec7920_BIOS.2.10.2.pdf

File size: 197.84 KB

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

MD5: 73398d5624c3cf742d9ba0762bee061f

SHA1: ab8cadd863872230f6306911afeb33de8c52138d

SHA-256: 771114dd4f6a4e515acb8d9cf138a9fe3a39598a5eccdb5c49a05bb66392a4c9

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_N63PX_LN_2.10.2_01.BIN

File size: 29.04 MB

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

MD5: 2746fffae23a48e946682e1e7597dd21

SHA1: cbe240ffa6cf03eda5fb5522ca025ae56cc61509

SHA-256: 6d8b4c5c361427152748fec07b06389155fd0567a8ff639b36cda1d0363a0e63

Download .BIN

Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Fixed an Intel errata reported on IPU 2020.1 and 2020.2 where the system could potentially hang or reboot during POST when "Configuring Memory..." is displayed on the screen. This scenario may be encountered during system boot, where self-heal is attempted. The root cause is a race condition where during the self-heal process, a refresh cycle may not have completed when the CPU issues self-heal related commands to the DRAM.
The Issue is described in Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family Specification Update, SKX120 and second-generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Specification Update, CLX51.

- Fixed an issue where an invalid location was specified for a self-heal request. This results in self-heal not being performed, which could potentially hang or reboot the system during POST when "Configuring Memory..." is displayed on the screen.

Note: The Dell PowerEdge BIOS will automatically schedule DIMM self-healing during POST, based on DIMM health monitoring of correctable and uncorrectable errors from previous system boots.

- Updated Intel processor microcode to address the following issues:
* High Levels of Posted Interrupt Traffic on The PCIe Port May Result in a Machine Check with a TOR Timeout. The Issue is described in the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family Specification Update, SKX123 and Second-generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Specification Update, CLX52.
* Some Short Loops of Instructions May Cause a 3-Strike Machine Check without a TOR Timeout. The Issue is described in the Second-generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Specification Update, CLX53.

Enhancements:
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x3005 for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x6A09 for the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.

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

Compatible Systems

Dell EMC Storage NX3240

Dell EMC Storage NX3340

Dell EMC vSAN R640 Ready Node

Dell EMC vSAN R740 Ready Node

Dell EMC vSAN R740xd Ready Node

Dell EMC XC Core XC640 System

Dell EMC XC Core XC740xd System

Dell EMC XC Core XC940 System

Dell EMC XC Series XC640 Appliance

Dell EMC XC Series XC740xd Appliance

Dell EMC XC Series XC940 Appliance

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 R740/R740xd/R640/R940/7920R Version 2.10.2

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Fixes & Enhancements

Important Information

Compatible Systems

Supported Operating Systems

Installation instructions

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