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 Server PowerEdge BIOS R340/R240/T340/T140 Version 2.17.3
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.For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections. If there's any security fix included in this BIOS, we'll address it in the BIOS external release note.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Resolved an issue with UEFI iSCSI Boot where the absence of a "NOP in" response was causing disconnects and boot failures from the SAN.
Enhancements:
- Updated the following for Intel Platform Update 2024.3:
* Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to version 189.72.
* Processor Microcode version 0xF8 is updated for the Intel Xeon E-2100 Processor Family.
* Processor Microcode version 0x100 is updated for the Intel Xeon E-2200 Processor Family.
* Processor Microcode version 0xF6 is updated for the Intel i3 Celeron/Pentium Family.
* Processor Microcode version 0xF8 is updated for the Intel i3 Processor Family.
- S140 Software RAID firmware to version 5.11.0-0000.
- Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) HII Settings engine to version 5.00.00.18.
- Improvement to keep uefi settings on coin cell battery failure.
- Added UEFI0447 message when system date and time are lost.
- Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Read More- Resolved an issue with UEFI iSCSI Boot where the absence of a "NOP in" response was causing disconnects and boot failures from the SAN.
Enhancements:
- Updated the following for Intel Platform Update 2024.3:
* Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to version 189.72.
* Processor Microcode version 0xF8 is updated for the Intel Xeon E-2100 Processor Family.
* Processor Microcode version 0x100 is updated for the Intel Xeon E-2200 Processor Family.
* Processor Microcode version 0xF6 is updated for the Intel i3 Celeron/Pentium Family.
* Processor Microcode version 0xF8 is updated for the Intel i3 Processor Family.
- S140 Software RAID firmware to version 5.11.0-0000.
- Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) HII Settings engine to version 5.00.00.18.
- Improvement to keep uefi settings on coin cell battery failure.
- Added UEFI0447 message when system date and time are lost.
- Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Version
2.17.3, 2.17.3
Release date
01 Oct 2024
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_4MCD8_WN64_2.17.3.EXE
File Size: 27.22 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:
2c7372927eebcb372430cb7497287e41
SHA1:
d20cd5af8810d84a119b9846f8b2839c90eb42d1
SHA-256:
03ef9b35743b6bfc71f6dfa6c35e3d2e48159dc29b93be92ce95c8bcbfac4db8
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_4MCD8_LN64_2.17.3.BIN.sign
File Size: 842 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:
fe4a8b66b0489a886cb8eb4879dd72c5
SHA1:
975078c46f33dfb01a37313984c6870881240e21
SHA-256:
6dcadd45e250f05ba18a3199542155e1d217e0cab85783eb60ab8620c4594c15
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R340-021703.efi
File Size: 18.41 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:
4d910015765daa39a4c3be9863e38590
SHA1:
a955e4145818cdfd7cff62e01625557f377b7964
SHA-256:
2241900234340b01444a8b066fb50fb91537c64a8d86e70a7a2f27501a180bf1
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: T140_R240_T340_R340_BIOS.2.17.3_RN.pdf
File Size: 196.61 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:
d75859b0bd71d09ba7e00a9f999d23a7
SHA1:
8e8e0f0e5a148616f0df34fd8d15b34f4bc232d0
SHA-256:
0a02338ca8f39cf5fac41199578db09b21a46b95ecde6d31b69f8a39509c7174
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_4MCD8_LN64_2.17.3.BIN
File Size: 25.98 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:
3a139a6c0da773b8f383be0227d2eb99
SHA1:
688e1419b53db59471c93afa9957729da9295e1a
SHA-256:
831270461a9799ee1eb1ea5a2c0f2ed3818baa1f544bc62a7d164326a00eea10
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
- Due to a sighting, Dell has demoted BIOS 2.22.0 for PowerEdge T140, R240, T340, and R340 server.
- This release provides code optimization to improve stability and performance.
- This release provides code optimization to improve stability and performance.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
PowerEdge BIOS
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions for DRMK
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
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Update the name of the file to DOS recognizable format (8.3). If you do not update the filename to 8.3 format, the filename will be truncated to 8.3 format.
3. Copy the file to the bootable device.
4. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
5. Run the executable under DOS. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
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Dell 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 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 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 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 public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2.Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign
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
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Update the name of the file to DOS recognizable format (8.3). If you do not update the filename to 8.3 format, the filename will be truncated to 8.3 format.
3. Copy the file to the bootable device.
4. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
5. Run the executable under DOS. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
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Dell 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 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 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 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 public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2.Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign
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