Dell Server BIOS R630/R730/R730XD Version 2.1.5

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 : 605TD

Importance : Recommended

Version : 2.1.5, 2.1.5 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 31 May 2016

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

Dell Server BIOS R630/R730/R730XD Version 2.1.5

Download Files

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_605TD_WN64_2.1.5.EXE

File size: 23.82 MB

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

MD5: e67ff84a55312865f60cf4dbcfe434ce

SHA1: 7a5d728b56938aba247a5e8834fc1670d66bc57b

SHA-256: 0e0ed06c0e4064f5eb6531c02d6ef426077e4b55088cf02964e159d5cf3cd906

Download .EXE

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_605TD_LN_2.1.5.BIN.sign

File size: 194 Bytes

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

MD5: 85eb3347faff2810deb7f82b2d3fb862

SHA1: cf85d547b5da3f52044654a22c5b797e0e2d1999

SHA-256: 06427e20cb9b58a9d00aefe7a47671cb3c3c404033e7bd2609e782c1c8cab640

Download .SIGN

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_605TD_EFI_2.1.5.efi

File size: 5.46 MB

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

MD5: fe09bbe5ea943f7c9ba6beced5a38194

SHA1: da47297d6e608c6b4812506d48d8034f190605ca

SHA-256: 8fd8adf4cc720226d7c8f78bd1d2a0cc7373336b3b634dddd05429fa903cb697

Download .EFI

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: R730R730XDR630_BIOS_02_01_05_RN.pdf

File size: 126.76 KB

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

MD5: ea78c745d25f4326b7463eb83c188c79

SHA1: 78f037c621d20608f89aca7b4494e79226700312

SHA-256: b507534694484ad731b23fbc5e44a527b74b92bc6b8a0036918d306a1718600e

Download .PDF

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_605TD_WN32_2.1.5.EXE

File size: 16.75 MB

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

MD5: f11d8cc164a4b782dadf2b586d05f10c

SHA1: bb4b7b9d20b3d30622e8b7996f048fa3aa414d79

SHA-256: 36a6c4a5aef8f525d5d93f4b727ae071ff2e48057ccca2e869adc757b9dbddbf

Download .EXE

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: BIOS_605TD_LN_2.1.5.BIN

File size: 81.45 MB

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

MD5: 940858a43ce93e0f42be397cfe6cfa06

SHA1: a49965dcd9d97ebdbc9ffb08b13fe5777fc5d2db

SHA-256: acab13d944c17a114c62efaf399ef095859f758c02ea74be2e79f04045a4c702

Download .BIN

Fixes & Enhancements

Enhancements
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to 0x37.
- Updated the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware to SPS_E5_03.01.03.030.0_WBG_REL.
- Updated the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT) BIOS and SINIT Authenticated Code Module (ACM) to version v3.0.5.
- Added support to JEDEC serial present detect (SPD) 1.1.
- Added support for memory module with 128 GB DIMM size.
- Updated text in the BIOS Setup Menu help content.

Fixes
- Intermittent PCIe slot training errors.
- While rebooting, server that used E5-2603 or 2609 processor (6-core Low Core Count (LCC) processor) displayed the Red Screen of Death (RSOD) error.
- After importing a platform key, the Secure Boot feature is forced to get enabled.
- Unused DIMM clocks are not disabled for E5-2600 v3 CPU-based system.
- Watchdog timer event log is missing from the ELog and Windows Event Log.
- CPU is not frequently polling the DIMM temperature sensor.
- System cannot boot by using DVD or HDD.
- During the POST stage on the console redirection, an option to press the F12 key is not displayed on the monitor.

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 "DownloadNow" 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

Reboot will be required

Dell Server BIOS R630/R730/R730XD Version 2.1.5

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Fixes & Enhancements

Compatible Systems

Supported Operating Systems

Installation instructions

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