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 2.16.0
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, 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. Once available, information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) CVE-2022-26837 and CVE-2022-29466.
- Updated Intel processor and memory reference codes to production version (PV) post launch release 8 (PLR8) v06.98 (v4.1.1.7).
- Updated the Intel Server Platform Services (SPS) and Manageability Engine (ME) firmware to production release SPS_E3_04.01.04.700.
Read More- None for this release.
Enhancements
- This product release contains security updates. Once available, information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) CVE-2022-26837 and CVE-2022-29466.
- Updated Intel processor and memory reference codes to production version (PV) post launch release 8 (PLR8) v06.98 (v4.1.1.7).
- Updated the Intel Server Platform Services (SPS) and Manageability Engine (ME) firmware to production release SPS_E3_04.01.04.700.
Version
2.16.0, 2.16.0
Release date
29 Nov 2022
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_M8XVK_WN64_2.16.0.EXE
File Size: 20.01 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:
c368d120285a1ce18564698cdfb7d579
SHA1:
a3010dd143151f839b9a27575fe749fb6f34b543
SHA-256:
2f6c727b62265422390f5841316edcb12e7f2844d07d84ff82927244db328613
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_M8XVK_LN64_2.16.0.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:
91f0ccb7c4cfd92dafe4c2819e01da9b
SHA1:
2a61633ec2c0f0a6e9849609f24c52649ab9ddf3
SHA-256:
2550c59984a8d02ed29ca8a7ae563f838e75db87c324223866fbd28a82d4a770
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R330-021600.efi
File Size: 6.21 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:
12ba9ddb5f582e9a25cfce1cd9a8436a
SHA1:
430244bdf9cc39e6ffb2a71d05ac5b6edc8698b7
SHA-256:
5f0a5617851b44d4b461a914328881511ff1bc4178848a1c768fd5e7a3006397
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R330_R230_T330_T130_BIOS_2.16.0_ReleaseNotes.pdf
File Size: 676.1 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:
a45f9218920bea3b27741f9fcb4f9945
SHA1:
d20b178711ed1aaaf5656deefc4f2bee0d0173f0
SHA-256:
ac39067debd8761b01b2b5063ff2f209c4e6f836cb1a26d31a5921f8e50c74d4
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_M8XVK_LN64_2.16.0.BIN
File Size: 10.85 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:
c531ae03b2b9ca157f99ba7bde72c77d
SHA1:
5edfc31903efb41b09dafff41c0cb562abed0199
SHA-256:
879fc22783d7ef027311165b1d3d24074f8658ded870350fad4f307d55d988ee
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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell EMC 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
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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell EMC Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign
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