Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge PE2950 Version 2.3.1

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.

Driver Id : YWG28

Importance : Urgent

Version : 2.3.1, 2.3.1 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 16 Dec 2013

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

PowerEdge PE2950 BIOS Version 2.3.1

Download Files

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: PE2950_BIOS_LX_2.3.1_1.BIN.sign

File size: 194 Bytes

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

MD5: 6C45E1AAAC08A47F8AEA4124640BD27D

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.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.

File Name: PE2950_BIOS_LX_2.3.1_1.BIN

File size: 2.39 MB

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

MD5: 07EABB8D1D9A6B8EDE7F869F537B2417

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: PE2950_BIOS_WIN_2.3.1_1.EXE

File size: 3.57 MB

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

MD5: 49DC91985ECD9ACD0344CA3E1E08382D

File Format: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.

File Name: PE2950-020301BIOS.txt

File size: 8.94 KB

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

MD5: 61dde2995a064e6a2420471f05b2d4ce

File Format: This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then double-click it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

File Name: PE2950-020301CBIOS.exe

File size: 673.93 KB

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

MD5: 9486245650932f11fbb11b2e3cd3904d

File Format: This file format consists of a BIOS-executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable USB flash drive, then boot the system to the USB flash drive and run the program.

File Name: PE2950-020301C.exe

File size: 577.57 KB

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

MD5: 696bf1508fc615b52dd45bd6531180c7

Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
* Added support for Quad-Rank 8GB DIMMs
* Updated Intel(R) Memory Reference Code to revision 1.3.2
* Fixed possible system hang with Demand-Based Power Management enabled
* Fixed slow memory test for some configurations
* Fixed CPU error in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 operating system error log
* Prevent downgrading to BIOS version that does not support the installed CPU or DIMM.

Enhancements:
N/A

Installation instructions

Dell Update Package Instructions for DRMK:
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
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 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

Reboot will be required