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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell Server BIOS 11G, 2.1.9
Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.EqualLogic DX6000, BIOS, 2.1.9
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Fixes & Enhancements
* Support for Lifecycle Controller 1.4
* Updated the embedded 5709C PXE/iSCSI option ROM to version 5.2.7
* Updated the embedded 5709C UEFI driver to version 5.2.13
* Updated UEFI drivers with certain fixes provided by the EFI Development Kit (EDK) between
August 2009 and December 2009
* Updated the iDRAC Configuration Utility
* Added settings in SETUP for Intel (R) Xeon (R) Processor 5600 Series
* Added AES-NI display in SETUP for Intel (R) Xeon (R) Processor 5600 Series
* Updated CPU RC
* Updated MRC
* Updated chipset RC
* Updated chipset support
* Enabled Round robin redirection for logical mode in Intel (R) 5500/5600 Series Chipset
* Corrected an issue where, in a dual processor system, the Machine Check Error was
logged as a CPU3 or CPU4 instead of CPU1 or CPU2.
* Corrected to prevent 3 DIMMs per channel from operating at 1.35V in Custom Power Profile mode.
Read More* Updated the embedded 5709C PXE/iSCSI option ROM to version 5.2.7
* Updated the embedded 5709C UEFI driver to version 5.2.13
* Updated UEFI drivers with certain fixes provided by the EFI Development Kit (EDK) between
August 2009 and December 2009
* Updated the iDRAC Configuration Utility
* Added settings in SETUP for Intel (R) Xeon (R) Processor 5600 Series
* Added AES-NI display in SETUP for Intel (R) Xeon (R) Processor 5600 Series
* Updated CPU RC
* Updated MRC
* Updated chipset RC
* Updated chipset support
* Enabled Round robin redirection for logical mode in Intel (R) 5500/5600 Series Chipset
* Corrected an issue where, in a dual processor system, the Machine Check Error was
logged as a CPU3 or CPU4 instead of CPU1 or CPU2.
* Corrected to prevent 3 DIMMs per channel from operating at 1.35V in Custom Power Profile mode.
Version
2.1.9, 2.1.9
Release date
06 Dec 2011
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: EQDX6000_BIOS_WIN_2.1.9.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:
f5588b26f755ece2ad4aeffc31af4d58
SHA1:
0168972f5e46b32e4630892c275b5cff5a6189b1
SHA-256:
c0873f74a64dff29220bdce08a75ac7e3f52b636236602b46d91fb9ce84b530b
File Format: Board Service Utility
File Name: 020109DX_BC.exe
File Size: 10.88 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Board Service Utility
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
533717c014f26f376ee95476b22a8c25
SHA1:
e8a70020b8df8cf790348822cfc1a7167223042e
SHA-256:
89687c7bc0433066bef3de6e41fb7f5a07ab6dbdad844518b714837ad8ab8fb8
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: EQDX6000_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.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:
43bdcccccf45a92a012224542d2aec15
SHA1:
380f155835bc62cb4860d484075981502df8e218
SHA-256:
ba89f70bbdb8706d92b709b00de1c2482709a2beeae65f5a46657068d44ceb9b
File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: ELDX6000-020109C.exe
File Size: 1.48 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:
6de472488e92b5f3df0c646093eb52c9
SHA1:
82cd94b406637643d671ea9a9c8c29d56a67acd2
SHA-256:
bc0492d6a5de0a291b42bb2575815c82a7ffcbcc4bac660d741c4510023f4d34
File Format: External release notes
File Name: ELDX6000-020109BIOS.txt
File Size: 5.5 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:
09c44dea6baae40e0b8a25da2998f93b
SHA1:
015829e42c70017f211b8b482ef9df8743a112f8
SHA-256:
7d5d66b261620dedd9def9b447e0efae891ad51f01d59fffbaad3ffa4554b292
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: EQDX6000_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.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:
029d879b5fe45106530aa1e52f220600
SHA1:
95e99c58ae552d3829497304039f760b98ddf9d5
SHA-256:
84e3963d8d042f5b9ed352275e648775fe1d7484e837754f40c764a7c9747d2b
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
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Server BIOS 11G
Installation instructions
ing a replacement motherboard. Use of this utility for other purposes may render the current application inoperable. Please consult Dell support/services before using this utility.
2. You must download the Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility executable file in addition to this file. Both files are necessary to run this utility.
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the Board Service Utility 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.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to download the Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility executable file.
Installation
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files. Both the Board Service utility executable and the NonPackaged BIOS flash utility executable files must be copied to the same bootable media.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the files.
2. Update the name of each file to DOS recognizable format 8.3. If you do not update the filenames to 8.3 format, they will be truncated to 8.3 format.
3. Copy the files to the bootable device.
4. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
5. Run the Board Service Utility executable under DOS, providing the flash utility executable file name as the input argument. Follow the instructions of the utility.
Example
- Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility file is renamed to flash.exe
Boot to a DOS media, and run the command "020109DX_BC.exe flash.exe"
Dell Update Package Instructions for EQDX6000_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.BIN:
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 "./EQDX6000_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.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 "./EQDX6000_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Dell Update Package Instructions for EQDX6000_BIOS_WIN_2.1.9.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
2. You must download the Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility executable file in addition to this file. Both files are necessary to run this utility.
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the Board Service Utility 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.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to download the Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility executable file.
Installation
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files. Both the Board Service utility executable and the NonPackaged BIOS flash utility executable files must be copied to the same bootable media.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the files.
2. Update the name of each file to DOS recognizable format 8.3. If you do not update the filenames to 8.3 format, they will be truncated to 8.3 format.
3. Copy the files to the bootable device.
4. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
5. Run the Board Service Utility executable under DOS, providing the flash utility executable file name as the input argument. Follow the instructions of the utility.
Example
- Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility file is renamed to flash.exe
Boot to a DOS media, and run the command "020109DX_BC.exe flash.exe"
Dell Update Package Instructions for EQDX6000_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.BIN:
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 "./EQDX6000_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.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 "./EQDX6000_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Dell Update Package Instructions for EQDX6000_BIOS_WIN_2.1.9.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
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