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 BIOS R340/R240/T340/T140 Version 2.5.1
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 provides continued code optimization to improve stability & performance. This release contains BIOS firmware version 2.5.1 for the PowerEdge R340/R240/T340/T140 servers.
For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections.
For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- None for this release.
Enhancements:
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0xEA for Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0xEA for Intel i3/Celeron/Pentium Processor Family.
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures-CVE) such as CVE-2020-8670, CVE-2020-12357, CVE-2020-24509 and CVE-2020-24512.
- Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to version 188.B97.
- Updated the Intel Server Platform Service firmware to version 05.01.04.303.0.
Read More- None for this release.
Enhancements:
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0xEA for Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0xEA for Intel i3/Celeron/Pentium Processor Family.
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures-CVE) such as CVE-2020-8670, CVE-2020-12357, CVE-2020-24509 and CVE-2020-24512.
- Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to version 188.B97.
- Updated the Intel Server Platform Service firmware to version 05.01.04.303.0.
Version
2.5.1, 2.5.1
Release date
08 Jun 2021
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_0TVD8_WN64_2.5.1.EXE
File Size: 26.13 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:
9be39a49190d856e56ea1d9e8eb164ad
SHA1:
0e7e0069ffae8880a2bcb4cb7ccce38f4d0d30c2
SHA-256:
d7a2f739c028cba7c158480301f625d4693e06f629e5dba49abd724cf01e1594
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_0TVD8_LN_2.5.1.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:
8c7b0ac492c388e8ade783d78d38a847
SHA1:
6bbc63da4e8127390d5736a43fbbe75d9645df3c
SHA-256:
a730fcc1fcd8657fb820a232e1f26cb624f97dfa29e619d3a1289aad74400c72
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R340-020501.efi
File Size: 18.18 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:
5a5dcc7314755a1304c394046eb771c4
SHA1:
ec5beb6c5a1e6e09aa3b32feede4aa58f361ccab
SHA-256:
093102a8add913249d047060f4acecf36b0823581edbb95f4b908192f9334de9
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: T140_R240_T340_R340_BIOS.2.5.1_RN.pdf
File Size: 113.08 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:
c81825ad1464219cce26b9b30ff695eb
SHA1:
82d00aad54ee0797e1900176831725172d94f87f
SHA-256:
b5548c618aa8ec35a2787f02d26b6d41b2ad9b57b61749e56bcd7d014b4a1be3
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_0TVD8_LN_2.5.1.BIN
File Size: 27.61 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:
ca286c2a333909cedd1090045ab50278
SHA1:
c7ff420f17d5a7d16e77de3921ebccfe94a37000
SHA-256:
68aebe8469960f7e2a9bfe40a42b2901cf55b277a2e81a8cd48d53d0701e8c80
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
This release provides code optimization to improve stability and performance.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
INFO,BIOS LOCK,R240XL,JUNFY22
INFO,BIOS LOCK,R340XL,JUNFY22
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 "./BIOS_W0F77_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 "./BIOS_W0F77_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, BIOS_W0F77_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 "./BIOS_W0F77_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 "./BIOS_W0F77_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, BIOS_W0F77_LX_[version].BIN.sign
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