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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell Server BIOS 11G, 1.0.3
Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.PowerEdge M710HD, BIOS, 1.0.3
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Fixes & Enhancements
* Updated Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5600 Series B1 stepping microcode (Patch ID=0x10). This update resolves an issue on the Westmere-EP (5600 series) processors that may result in an invalid memory DRAM state, system hang, reboot, memory ECC errors or unpredictable system behavior. This issue is not unique to Dell PowerEdge servers and is resolved by a new revision of Intels microcode that is available in this BIOS revision. Intel Xeon 5500 series processors are not affected by this issue.
Read MoreVersion
1.0.3, 1.0.3
Release date
06 Dec 2011
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 32-Bit
File Name: PEM710HD_BIOS_WIN_1.0.3_1.EXE
File Size: 5.29 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:
9fbec5adbd5e9b7e2af5f0674ad50df7
SHA1:
0539d1108837ce2770ed15e4a0914dfd04fe77e2
SHA-256:
d80a191d465a82ffb1bd95176fadcc4b6f2013f36ed43a9ba54d48fb22e91536
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: PEM710HD_BIOS_LX_1.0.3_1.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 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:
32e24758c10c2524f9fc0de197aa9be8
SHA1:
2f6a51f686ec19ff2c6e67e0c13e6231cf9a18c3
SHA-256:
b046e19633adb02daace3a435dec33cc87abf64732423c41fc8e791e998fbae9
File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: pem710hd-010003C.exe
File Size: 1.47 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of a BIOS-executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable USB flash drive, then boot the system to the USB flash drive and run the program.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
e75dc03aa05340fc36c134beba26898d
SHA1:
6418f6195e6700049843c9402ecf0e70c097314f
SHA-256:
645a44d90bc9d4a39e0455f0385df9041c61969cb934a23b1ba9e2d6872fd6d5
File Format: External release notes
File Name: pem710hd-010003BIOS.txt
File Size: 5.02 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
31202b2c149e891d0555de0f59f729cd
SHA1:
38672a3210a33113f4cec001e4e1327b6a95b25f
SHA-256:
0c718c70a30280dbf0c2f2cc294d9d9358dc47a963aa3f663c499e5a5029b03d
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: PEM710HD_BIOS_LX_1.0.3_1.BIN
File Size: 3.21 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:
44600984cf0cdbbb7c4e99fe5b21fff6
SHA1:
c20bdd15c0df4d2329d5dfd96256dcecfc2c295c
SHA-256:
1f796a350d35221adebb61bdeae08f4d662cf52b8ed03a9590fe1263f17f6af9
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
This BIOS release includes a microcode update for the Intel Xeon processor 5600 series. Intel and Dell recommend applying the update as soon as possible.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
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Server BIOS 11G
Installation instructions
ow" 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 "./PEM710HD_BIOS_LX_1.0.3_1.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 "./PEM710HD_BIOS_LX_1.0.3_1.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Dell Update Package Instructions for PEM710HD_BIOS_WIN_1.0.3_1.EXE:
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.
Instructions for pem710hd-010003BIOS.txt:
1) Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.
2) Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.
3) Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
4) Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
5) If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
6) Double click the Icon on your desktop for the newly saved file.
The Dell Bios Release Notes window appears.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PEM710HD_BIOS_LX_1.0.3_1.BIN.sign:
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, PEM710HD_BIOS_LX_1.0.3_1.BIN.sign
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 "./PEM710HD_BIOS_LX_1.0.3_1.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 "./PEM710HD_BIOS_LX_1.0.3_1.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Dell Update Package Instructions for PEM710HD_BIOS_WIN_1.0.3_1.EXE:
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.
Instructions for pem710hd-010003BIOS.txt:
1) Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.
2) Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.
3) Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
4) Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
5) If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
6) Double click the Icon on your desktop for the newly saved file.
The Dell Bios Release Notes window appears.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PEM710HD_BIOS_LX_1.0.3_1.BIN.sign:
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, PEM710HD_BIOS_LX_1.0.3_1.BIN.sign
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