Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R930 Version 2.8.1

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 : P5MDC

Importance : Urgent

Version : 2.8.1, 2.8.1 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 12 Feb 2020

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

Added or updated the following features:
- Enhanced BIOS security protection features.
- Updated the Intel SINIT to v4.1.3_20190717.
For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections.

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_P5MDC_WN64_2.8.1.EXE

File size: 18.04 MB

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

MD5: d0775c78c9ca711fd9d0453f3401d196

SHA1: f512fabbb7bfa6acfdaca049bcbc6ca7a15ffe9b

SHA-256: 36734ceaa834abd2157a68a23d21dce40b1b7114ab5169fea4bd382d911de605

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_P5MDC_LN_2.8.1.BIN.sign

File size: 226 Bytes

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

MD5: 94f077c0af183845ce354dbb26101076

SHA1: a1933eab705beaf1eceec77a4d5666907694da72

SHA-256: ee8b58890ac1b017da0ee8bb37b4118d45d6c4ad878306be42f94b18779b30a1

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: R930-020801.efi

File size: 5.36 MB

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

MD5: 1dc1558bcf0e8dd3a23698e9105e4845

SHA1: e3c21c7641c7282d4a666aa6764fc46953fc2813

SHA-256: 3aa260a5dd2f81ebd26baf03272d4dd2866b79a8ae087b022664f6d8526f6927

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: R930_BIOS_2.8.1.pdf

File size: 187.7 KB

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

MD5: c9aeaa85a0d09838195d713376d54510

SHA1: 7377445be618a9e8a1949258d4c0363f9476024f

SHA-256: 16ac090ff579ec4050d61979213b0900c92496e6473b5d4bb236974fb00f7440

Download .PDF

File Format: Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.

File Name: BIOS_P5MDC_WN32_2.8.1.EXE

File size: 12.67 MB

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

MD5: 71be20d14abaae489f24b9705f60169b

SHA1: 52f45fda82ef7b48531bb76d6d9299b52a559b70

SHA-256: 070bc8931f87d9dff80ee2ee55b5222b50e1d9a028daf91146838f3c91f54f3c

Download .EXE

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_P5MDC_LN_2.8.1.BIN

File size: 15.15 MB

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

MD5: aede940c53166056c202f71a9bb33d97

SHA1: f4e3e4917b5fbcb2122741e04d5cded0edc54bca

SHA-256: 321d4e96df3d169f33f51a3c8dc5ea85a460df52d0df5990484b36037c19e6cd

Download .BIN

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

Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R930 Version 2.8.1

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