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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_28RJ2_WN64_2.8.0.EXE
File size: 17.78 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: 320b14fb4b8749e4cbf3cfe17b3bf265
SHA1: fe709db4ff8b4f63b3ad603b17406278e756dc9f
SHA-256: 38af08a2f2aa1c3b2ce2115c62339236dd2794f25728be7dd26355dae532bde1
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_28RJ2_LN_2.8.0.BIN.sign
File size: 226 Bytes
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MD5: 6e3a917e42cab4fb3a161c8947f331e1
SHA1: fdcc5befedf28df15d96c145d900810128330f08
SHA-256: 55a4523b392b3bbfcf6c9eaaf68462e0527d33a4339df81ccf449670dbffad0d
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_28RJ2_WN32_2.8.0.EXE
File size: 12.9 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: fcd67ce2cf08208a72b1983a3ab6eef8
SHA1: 610e00eb54843a861735aa530ac87db66d8c2f65
SHA-256: 418cf7e7afe337164431405b794dc8f012752f173496e1c9b96c9163cdbbe282
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_28RJ2_LN_2.8.0.BIN
File size: 14.39 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: e9f6b281a6c9518a7c4087a98270e1b4
SHA1: 6fdf55c5d87e637b6b9c89b7a7a1d8894b60ff79
SHA-256: d7dc0eca9f876145d2805cbc21378b4e0fb9d13d52742dd96a056e61b53146bd
Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- For memory sizes less than 1 TB, updated the MTRR algorithm to the same behavior as 2.4.3 and earlier BIOS versions.
- Network Stack IPv4 is enhanced by using RFC3021 to support the 31-bit subnet mask for point-to-point link.
New and enhanced features
- Enhancement to address security vulnerability CVE-2018-3639 (https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-3639).
- Enhancement to address security vulnerability CVE-2018-3640 (https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-3640).
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x0b00002E.
- Updated the Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x3D.
- Added setup option QPI Link L1 Power Management. Default is set to Enabled.
- Added proper identification for maximum DIMM speed of 2666 MHz.
Important Information
Dell highly recommends applying this update as soon as possible. The update contains changes to improve the reliability and availability of your Dell system.
Supported Operating Systems
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.
Applies to
DSS1510 DSS1500 DSS2500 BIOS
SWB,BIOS,13G,DSS,Q1FY19