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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_GC4J0_WN64_2.8.0_01.EXE
File size: 17.82 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: 1e620bf70461f3e5fb404aae1d544168
SHA1: 0906a47d6624f827686f859abf7f90751c78b477
SHA-256: 74c3f5a98bd98b16e8bdf1b5545ed8be71a7e42d190e79ba90cc3afd1b0b825f
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_GC4J0_LN_2.8.0.BIN.sign
File size: 226 Bytes
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: de0833bee22778b717a1038826d9e28c
SHA1: f9da33c80c5db793852ad034c2d9aa9a1ea99934
SHA-256: b975c754c44b2d77eef123776006bd80a8692dc81dc77b3f5cc9e472ce6e41ae
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: BIOS_GC4J0_EFI_2.8.0.efi
File size: 5.44 MB
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MD5: 77e107727cf6ffb09d50e582aefc99ee
SHA1: c6bac1e8b73da6a745f36e878e6adcfd50f0985c
SHA-256: 6cf5af76cf5ecf781d6afdcefaa77735c74c473da6b059835b0170b6f1feacc6
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: R430R530T430_BIOS.2.8.0_RN.pdf
File size: 219.26 KB
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MD5: 968072eab762fb4f90fa37918f146028
SHA1: c983888e5910fd66ffe04d5744bbca8dc4a34085
SHA-256: c6c71521e1e633494c0d5c8741e7924c36e46c85f5dcb21f1eb23d3dc315c1c0
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_GC4J0_WN32_2.8.0_01.EXE
File size: 12.92 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: 1dd10edbb7213000235062ba92907e99
SHA1: 8e0b0e7b58f969ce673026874bd265ffc89eec1d
SHA-256: 7cc1edf8f9643149ffb51f3010f7f41c56056c39cb108a36d6cfe107a7dcf00c
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_GC4J0_LN_2.8.0.BIN
File size: 14.39 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: 3d68572eb39727409f9808bebc6366ae
SHA1: 934a633a0598a53f0043062c1b80456ff3f8e49c
SHA-256: 65946ac0100d1665352c658a3f413b1184c6966e952587348db48518ae83533d
Fixes & Enhancements
Fixed issues (this release)
- For memory sizes less than 1 TB, updated the MTRR algorithm to the same behavior as 2.4.2 and earlier BIOS versions.
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 setup option Lower Memory Mapped I/O Base to 512 GB. Default is set to Disabled.
- 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 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 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
PowerEdge R530/R430/T430 BIOS