Dell Server PowerEdge BIOS FC430 Version 2.12.0

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 : 3X44K

Importance : Urgent

Version : 2.12.0, 2.12.0 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 08 Jan 2021

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

Added or updated the following features:
- Enhanced BIOS security protection features.
- Updated the Intel SINIT to v3.1.4_20191029.
For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections.

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: FC430_BIOS_3X44K_WN64_2.12.0.EXE

File size: 18.02 MB

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

MD5: 565cb393f45b1cc597426cd73dc88e29

SHA1: f39bba7d6e012808711412a8e636b601d8339b81

SHA-256: 86046dc541cb976224213ce8681bfee70f5d943e5cfc90c09ccb19351ee617e8

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: FC430_BIOS_3X44K_LN_2.12.0.BIN.sign

File size: 226 Bytes

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

MD5: 69315ea7349d30af8b6117b8bb4ad8c9

SHA1: 133c5a9409c4065a9dbdb8d94c50409198fc6cbe

SHA-256: 96518ff7f670226ef233473e840bf8fbc5546bb611f025b4ca8d9ff61665f075

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: FC430-021200.efi

File size: 5.48 MB

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

MD5: 0e4b418d8e717b34e64f97d388484753

SHA1: 9e34b0ed780c47bb3a253cd59c63f890f398a0a6

SHA-256: 728d1e54491c011036ed6edc6854c7da674ffc45ce59d973bb7b22e1a7ec2633

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: FC430_BIOS_2.12.0_RN.pdf

File size: 218.06 KB

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

MD5: 714ac3663f1987168ced87f8a6f562a3

SHA1: bda660dbc22a4012969df36b5213c6b824c7d1a9

SHA-256: beef9c7d7a2e6800bb104aa295f33fc72fa09156f7049b9f6d401577d24791d0

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: FC430_BIOS_3X44K_WN32_2.12.0.EXE

File size: 12.67 MB

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

MD5: 1e38e37effeb6181fe20989df73dda9a

SHA1: 52da9d1ebb8b64b74a58b63cbb5e3ad7b145d8c7

SHA-256: 215e17b824a11959e07305cc2ac6b82640d00f7d264497ca60d407429abc5acf

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: FC430_BIOS_3X44K_LN_2.12.0.BIN

File size: 15.27 MB

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

MD5: 533cb18ba2c642850ed0fc082a21ec99

SHA1: d6302074ca3e5201b225f7628a06ae7eabb3bb33

SHA-256: ae52dba8d18f260b5153b8349193ffa3773a03b2dfabff8db2bcca949886d479

Download .BIN

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

Dell Server PowerEdge BIOS FC430 Version 2.12.0

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Fixes & Enhancements

Important Information

Compatible Systems

Supported Operating Systems

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