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 EMC Server BIOS for DSS 9600/9620/9630 Version 1.5.6

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.
This package provides BIOS firmware version 1.5.6 for Dell EMC Server DSS 9600/9620/9630. This release updated Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to PLR7, enabled major features for NVDIMM support.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
The BIOS update from 1.5.4 is unsuccessful in some operating systems when the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) feature is enabled. For more information, visit http://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN314403

Enhancements:
None for this release.
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Version

1.5.6, 1.5.6

Release date

29 Oct 2018

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Urgent
Dell 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_M36PF_WN64_1.5.6.EXE
File Size: 26.2 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:
a131cead06d54f19681ae6bf7a10b38d
SHA1:
4f8b514240e64cacbf0087403625f9d2dbe18003
SHA-256:
51b0db4ef500c6cb8a61efdd046a33f1487e273313658b2d841cfbb4feee756f

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_M36PF_LN_1.5.6.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:
8ee14e8d22ecf67fd0ebee94c75afa6e
SHA1:
1e1356098da885b25f742d23eb48bc97b11904d4
SHA-256:
c7fed7d250ed37779774b9cc1924b03ffc6713e7c17abaa098c61031896e19b3

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: DSS9600_BIOS.1.5.6_RN.pdf
File Size: 119.92 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:
9df1eb312ac4649b2442a7fa4f572fc7
SHA1:
da262b0a1a2c41510318fd1223a11aeb2c4441b3
SHA-256:
72c028a165e0fc8b7b7da713e04aa7c5f1f096f4bbdbac165bd77e944b4b84d6

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_M36PF_LN_1.5.6.BIN
File Size: 26.62 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
54ec2f16e9eb285c44b3a191f51e63de
SHA1:
f0e21303062a584c05824244f0a1cbd6cc693795
SHA-256:
e50ab5e27091abd6a359b836c0f0a9ec0604af6b4c693f995a1e72a0ad7e5ab3

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

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If the BIOS in system has not been updated for over a year, it is highly suggested to update the BIOS to the latest version.
PowerEdge BIOS
SWB,BIOS,GHOST,DECFY19
SWB,BIOS,GHOST,OCTFY19
Dell EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 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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