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 Server PowerEdge R330/R230/T330/T130 BIOS Version 2.17.0
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.Enhanced BIOS security protection features and upgraded Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to IPU 2023.2 (v07.24), for more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the New and enhanced features and Fixes sections.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- None for this release.
Enhancements
- This product release contains security updates. Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
- Updated Intel processor and memory reference codes to Intel Platform Update (IPU) 2023.2 production version (PV) v07.24.
- Updated the Intel Server Platform Services (SPS) and Manageability Engine (ME) firmware to production release SPS_E3_04.01.04.835.
- Updated the microcode of the following Intel processors to version 0xF2:
Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 v6 Product Family
Intel Core Processor i3-7000 Product Family
Intel Xeon Pentium Processor G4600 Product Family
Intel Celeron Processor G3930 Product Family
Read More- None for this release.
Enhancements
- This product release contains security updates. Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
- Updated Intel processor and memory reference codes to Intel Platform Update (IPU) 2023.2 production version (PV) v07.24.
- Updated the Intel Server Platform Services (SPS) and Manageability Engine (ME) firmware to production release SPS_E3_04.01.04.835.
- Updated the microcode of the following Intel processors to version 0xF2:
Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 v6 Product Family
Intel Core Processor i3-7000 Product Family
Intel Xeon Pentium Processor G4600 Product Family
Intel Celeron Processor G3930 Product Family
Version
2.17.0, 2.17.0
Release date
09 May 2023
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_986H1_WN64_2.17.0.EXE
File Size: 20.02 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:
6831823be83069e79d973939f983e757
SHA1:
471a05c51d35e9a0572187d7a099479e1859e50d
SHA-256:
ab8d9edc7d5fd71ba0c7e01c52137d5b99067e8fdd8805da47cbb3ef172625d2
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_986H1_LN64_2.17.0.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:
79546f4316855fbe859870578bf2baa0
SHA1:
5203c1221849793d407b70b9ff4728ed3344dfd8
SHA-256:
1040b67f1f24ef989870929d203820962020fed858b4481f2b94c92199aba7ff
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R330-021700.efi
File Size: 6.22 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:
1cad36e0815fd476affd0a065f85bed9
SHA1:
8d5cb47c5a05985b65a1e628c90496332d3a43b6
SHA-256:
687dd533f41600a57396a81cd7740aab54762bcd50c0cf732ff1d41db3ecf173
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R330_R230_T330_T130_BIOS_2.17.0_ReleaseNotes.pdf
File Size: 298.24 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:
772f84aad85faf2228af55ed21045d7a
SHA1:
08b234434ab25bfa8ccd2eb1b288bf031af3be5e
SHA-256:
e8f8b59bae97ca965420cd62304edc25d915f49d168d23dda64ad42dc3d674e0
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_986H1_LN64_2.17.0.BIN
File Size: 10.86 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:
394c4c419d7ccc97d42b5af2bf6f7c30
SHA1:
ade67294c03f27be5fe30d8eb0e255ba8f5e7882
SHA-256:
6602858a19992b970538d8d3b8249961dcd6ac1a82ca555a597b03d2eef62a51
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
You cannot update the BIOS to 1.4.5 or earlier versions when the following processors are installed on the server: Intel Xeon E3-1200 v6, Core i3-7100, Pentium G4600, and Celeron G3930.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
PowerEdge R330/R230/T330/T130 BIOS; PowerEdge OEMR XL R330/OEMR XL R230 BIOS
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions for DRMK
Download
1. Click the "Download" 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 EFI
Download
1. Click the "Download" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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 EFI
Download
1. Click the "Download" 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" 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" 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" 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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