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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_GV0FD_WN64_2.8.0_01.EXE
File size: 17.93 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: 99dedde2f12a6d175f1357f357e1cb29
SHA1: 990dbdd116528b489982e68b6d51eb9a429477fc
SHA-256: 3850a215e20cb871294cc1bf43cbf30361074bd3d1face41ac114f5ee0b71ecf
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_GV0FD_LN_2.8.0.BIN.sign
File size: 226 Bytes
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MD5: 7fcbb6a69441ba61d2685e03dd81d55f
SHA1: 056c023a151ca7e14b2d3abbf9ec00def8b4da0b
SHA-256: 64259e04261673b766c304db8c68a54065202f1d810c37d40959ac5d5ebedea1
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: M630-020800.efi
File size: 5.48 MB
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MD5: a3bf8413d5d6f9b743c58da19a79e21e
SHA1: e99bcd6a5a983f747298a794db17b7b990a1e8c0
SHA-256: f2e2f38796f7a2bb4d3785687e8d635ca0a552a32811c2cae9be74e3d7636ac4
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: M630&FC630_BIOS_2.8.0_RN.pdf
File size: 172.82 KB
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MD5: 16cb339e0c1d5bb0e17b1e79c24ab650
SHA1: b11ce73dfc93c0d3a25a0475c1d5d1e881e9c297
SHA-256: 80723489d6187d4c3c23e9469271b204e6aafec30bb985ea044c48ce402fb8d0
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_GV0FD_WN32_2.8.0_01.EXE
File size: 13.03 MB
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MD5: 2a21b63d6e9f9a661b1d8494bc8cd816
SHA1: 8fd817d39a42c437574b84f3a5f05628fb55d1f9
SHA-256: 881f4f8cd69a97ba4c17e92451db9d4b7c3f3ba914aa9f9ec700be786400d586
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_GV0FD_LN_2.8.0.BIN
File size: 14.5 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: a8169306c601457f937cd2f8268ae218
SHA1: 7d4a296ddd5de4f678553ccebf890d5ab9ec1ae3
SHA-256: 38000438633874185abf07acfeade7dc621609be56cc7e71e8e1c5289d88a0e6
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 M630/FC630/M630-VRTX BIOS