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 2.8.1
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 release contains BIOS firmware version 2.8.1 for Dell PowerEdge R330/R230/T330/T130.
Enhanced BIOS security protection features.
Enhanced BIOS security protection features.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- None for this release.
Enhancements
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) such as CVE-2019-0117, CVE-2019-0123, CVE-2019-0124, CVE-2019-0151, CVE-2019-0184, CVE-2019-0185 and CVE-2019-11090.
- Updated Intel processor and memory reference codes to production version (PV) post launch release 5 (PLR5) Hotfix 2 v4.1.1.2.
- Updated the Intel Server Platform Services (SPS) and Manageability Engine (ME) firmware to production release SPS_E3_04.01.04.088.
- Updated the microcode of the following Intel processors to version 0xC6:
Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 v6 Product Family
Intel Core Processor i3-7000 Product Family
Intel Pentium Processor G4600 Product Family
Intel Celeron Processor G3930 Product Family
- Updated the microcode of the following Intel processors to version 0xD4:
Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 v5 Product Family
Intel Core Processor i3-6000 Product Family
Intel Pentium Processor G4400 or G4500 Product Family
Intel Celeron Processor G3900 Product Family
- Updated Intel TXT SINIT AC Module to version 1.7.4 and BIOS AC Module to version 1.6.0.
Read More- None for this release.
Enhancements
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) such as CVE-2019-0117, CVE-2019-0123, CVE-2019-0124, CVE-2019-0151, CVE-2019-0184, CVE-2019-0185 and CVE-2019-11090.
- Updated Intel processor and memory reference codes to production version (PV) post launch release 5 (PLR5) Hotfix 2 v4.1.1.2.
- Updated the Intel Server Platform Services (SPS) and Manageability Engine (ME) firmware to production release SPS_E3_04.01.04.088.
- Updated the microcode of the following Intel processors to version 0xC6:
Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 v6 Product Family
Intel Core Processor i3-7000 Product Family
Intel Pentium Processor G4600 Product Family
Intel Celeron Processor G3930 Product Family
- Updated the microcode of the following Intel processors to version 0xD4:
Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 v5 Product Family
Intel Core Processor i3-6000 Product Family
Intel Pentium Processor G4400 or G4500 Product Family
Intel Celeron Processor G3900 Product Family
- Updated Intel TXT SINIT AC Module to version 1.7.4 and BIOS AC Module to version 1.6.0.
Version
2.8.1, 2.8.1
Release date
10 Jan 2020
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_0P2TD_WN64_2.8.1.EXE
File Size: 18.99 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:
29196b82034cd100f7e294afdbfab21f
SHA1:
fd7969ecc601a1eaddf61d4df22bfb0a795f9b9a
SHA-256:
ef7bed2af695b9b48a84d48ea742310aedf8c750c03806642467072191aa732a
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_0P2TD_LN_2.8.1.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:
7a4abe438ceabf821492d669ee022b0c
SHA1:
7caf9bfa50e1f8e50a97eb8f5f30d388b4c53b2a
SHA-256:
a7d44ed4b2a12fcddb104d3bfedc58341a5d156e5cb0bf91ac839e3b13c484b9
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R330-020801.efi
File Size: 6.17 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:
1ba1328502201ae06ad3542bb608fcf5
SHA1:
33094840f5e69197687a0676d45ed995fa8e1b0f
SHA-256:
7d2be3a46994abe16cb4810efba70213a07844ea08f3046a764b54b217804584
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R330_BIOS_2.8.1_ReleaseNotes.pdf
File Size: 176.51 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:
f2fb1122333617fdb5b744deacd9c087
SHA1:
4c5e2b8dac83fd8e09dd9d98eb839ea94b300d78
SHA-256:
d895b8403bd8be9253737419eed0dc8112916c171e1b6b21eaca00b0f350e353
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_0P2TD_WN32_2.8.1.EXE
File Size: 13.62 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
87ae27b379d4cb21b174e9b8421c30e6
SHA1:
c2c1ca532620cb0eeb7956b43f25a19b6fd1cbaf
SHA-256:
fe3ac16da95150730812e26e0f3794a9b48a27f5e39bf6726c8bac3814878b19
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_0P2TD_LN_2.8.1.BIN
File Size: 16.1 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:
bff9bb1a707a2b522da431c4c20388da
SHA1:
a593d407af35a634a1737e2bb6ed0c31b9175b27
SHA-256:
0d58f421b6c1add8ecdb17591d8b5ba77821884e6ad399dfe69e79e9f8ae97ee
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
This release provides continued code optimization to improve stability and performance. 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 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 "./BIOS_0P2TD_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 "./BIOS_0P2TD_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, BIOS_0P2TD_LX_[version].BIN.sign.
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 "./BIOS_0P2TD_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 "./BIOS_0P2TD_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, BIOS_0P2TD_LX_[version].BIN.sign.
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