Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R740/R740xd/R640/R940/7920R Version 1.4.9

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.

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Driver Id : 422T0

Importance : Optional

Version : 1.4.9, 1.4.9 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 13 Jul 2018

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

This release contains fixes for system hangs during boot. This package provides BIOS firmware version 1.4.9 for Dell EMC Server PowerEdge R740/R740xd/R640/R940/Precision 7920 Rack Workstation.

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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_422T0_WN64_1.4.9.EXE

File size: 26.27 MB

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

MD5: 397180c8520587f205fd447ab8281d53

SHA1: 3f4461a44a945ae9eda09a94b9b796b3b04bf1bd

SHA-256: 9059d2fef14fa4240429e0fe44d1146e289c1d3257f7f14f3548812533cf2b77

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: BIOS_422T0_LN_1.4.9.BIN.sign

File size: 226 Bytes

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

MD5: c130a5b1ea2bf22eb5a1b65750f046f5

SHA1: 820f5196b16048c4caf1999ce394f477a5ad2dbd

SHA-256: 26dae33b1ae394f5631bc42951ae9b2e086a5edfb559ec0d4ab9f789e72e69e1

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: BIOS-422T0-EFI-1.4.9.efi

File size: 17.93 MB

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

MD5: 07a676165a8931e587a0fda0a5249c82

SHA1: e3a9505b5de35f783387f4cb2e90ccbc1158d8ad

SHA-256: b08eaba952ec48f6d10348050cb8ccd09421fdff3e242609b9b236685f3ec2af

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: R740R740XDR640R940PRECISION7920R_BIOS.1.4.9_RN.pdf

File size: 329.06 KB

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

MD5: 673f28512f56eca0acaaff035c21d968

SHA1: f17a515575b82cf82d3375209f5dc49a46979691

SHA-256: f6aa6eeca5b8392d6b061245bc9fa14734f8ff3124508e8cb345001b38cc863a

Download .PDF

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_422T0_LN_1.4.9.BIN

File size: 26.65 MB

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

MD5: 22adee10d7442a3676db2fb55e2768cc

SHA1: e54e1a1e64478a07a3bfd1fc56f5036cad1652f4

SHA-256: 0d46f65773ed68a75b04a4499daa31b1fca5536b2483797c25cfa7eb72ce74a2

Download .BIN

Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- Relaxed the PCIe link training issues from Critical to Warning status. This provides an option to allow the system to boot.
- Fixed an issue in certain PCIe cards where the system stopped responding and the following message is displayed: Loading BIOS Drivers.
- The Collect System Inventory (CSIOR) operation stops responding after the iDRAC9 remote file share disruption.

Enhancements
None for this release.

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 "./[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 EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R740/R740xd/R640/R940/7920R Version 1.4.9

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Fixes & Enhancements

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