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 PowerEdge R750, R750xa, R650 and C6520 BIOS Version 1.2.4
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 release contains BIOS firmware version 1.2.4 for Dell EMC Server PowerEdge R750, R750xa, R650 and C6520.
This release supports Intel Xeon Platinum 8300 series, Xeon Gold 6300 series, Xeon Gold 5300 series and Xeon Silver 4300 series processors, and Dell NVMe Switch Backplane.
This release supports Intel Xeon Platinum 8300 series, Xeon Gold 6300 series, Xeon Gold 5300 series and Xeon Silver 4300 series processors, and Dell NVMe Switch Backplane.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- None for this release.
Enhancements
- Update Intel processor and memory reference codes to production version (PV) maintain release 3 (MR3) v21.P.12.
- Update the Intel Server Platform Services (SPS) and Manageability Engine (ME) firmware to production version maintain release 2 (MR2) SPS_E5_04.41.04.56.
- Update the processor microcode to version 0x2B1.
- Support Intel Xeon Gold 5300 series and Xeon Silver 4300 series processors.
- Support Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 1.2 works on ESXi 6.7u3 and ESXi 7.0 U2 operation systems.
- Support NVDIMM-N 8+6 configuration.
- Support workload profile for Telco market.
- Support AVX P1 feature instead of Configurable TDP feature.
- Support Dell NVMe Switch Backplane for PowerEdge server.
- Change default setting of Memory Mapped I/O Base option to 56TB.
- Renew R750xa branding name.
Read More- None for this release.
Enhancements
- Update Intel processor and memory reference codes to production version (PV) maintain release 3 (MR3) v21.P.12.
- Update the Intel Server Platform Services (SPS) and Manageability Engine (ME) firmware to production version maintain release 2 (MR2) SPS_E5_04.41.04.56.
- Update the processor microcode to version 0x2B1.
- Support Intel Xeon Gold 5300 series and Xeon Silver 4300 series processors.
- Support Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 1.2 works on ESXi 6.7u3 and ESXi 7.0 U2 operation systems.
- Support NVDIMM-N 8+6 configuration.
- Support workload profile for Telco market.
- Support AVX P1 feature instead of Configurable TDP feature.
- Support Dell NVMe Switch Backplane for PowerEdge server.
- Change default setting of Memory Mapped I/O Base option to 56TB.
- Renew R750xa branding name.
Version
1.2.4, 1.2.4
Release date
30 Jun 2021
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
RecommendedDell 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_CTF4C_WN64_1.2.4_01.EXE
File Size: 21.11 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:
d408ee392b77cc62cb24283554ee4a53
SHA1:
4cd26e356cc01742e2d6d4205475b49a9bba7764
SHA-256:
f4fe76cf2b978122df9742248ec435d6354937232010bae496a76412579bb76c
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_CTF4C_LN64_1.2.4_01.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:
acff3cedfa19272624c2a9145b1f2f4a
SHA1:
301513633e0099c4657685f214010571ec16898a
SHA-256:
7d9be6611b1d0820ff563a30ecf082f8d0c6c23582a458e1be4fd0c31cf14b28
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: BIOS15GIL1-010204.efi
File Size: 13.05 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:
bb9cb002e38bbafa6564a76695d008a6
SHA1:
8d88d3888a1800c2e37b56ca78a4eca2231604c0
SHA-256:
2412889c8ce22721d1b24993e0a36e9ef353d0451a61ad33b4218463f6b19475
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R750_R750xa_R650_C6520_BIOS_1.2.4_ReleaseNote.pdf
File Size: 125.92 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:
f4f5b6bef643ad7676dd3a84aa3d902e
SHA1:
b757f72055906b8ae5cdb743061485ead1a934b0
SHA-256:
fa7b7ee082cfcd1f8238fea0db5869581c4d39c089242332447c15c42a91aa79
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_CTF4C_LN64_1.2.4_01.BIN
File Size: 17.31 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:
6aace1f077d46af51ef61446cc45f735
SHA1:
abf181f6bdd205e41fa54b096ddc093b114d4479
SHA-256:
ee33e89b8d84d91c4b745a8ff3f408c791bee0ce1507422969e9eea2a550dbd2
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
None for this release.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
INFO,BIOS,LCK,FW,1.2.4,6/750
PowerEdge BIOS
Installation instructions
Dell 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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