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 R260/R360/T160/T360 BIOS Version 2.1.1

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 package provides BIOS firmware version 2.1.1 for Dell Server PowerEdge R260/R360/T160/T360.

In this release, the BIOS security features are enhanced, and the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Codes are updated to 5040_00 (Intel WW13 2025 Catlow/Catlow Refresh MR1 BKC). For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and Enhanced Features sections. If there's any security fix included in this BIOS, we'll address it in the BIOS external release note.
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BIOS_0W0N9_WN64_2.1.1.EXE | 32.7 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_0W0N9_WN64_2.1.1.EXE
File Size: 32.7 MB
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:
26473a41c2a3f7297f1106e520a0dbd2
SHA1:
59ff990888e17d4376e9f4343e4f8b0f5ab83585
SHA-256:
63be2fb28385312f0a2907d7d631952ca22124a15416d3b603d357a7557adf23

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Fixes & Enhancements

Bug Fixes
- Fixed PCR[2] values change over BIOS updates without any hardware or firmware modifications.

New and enhanced features
- Updated the following:
Intel Server Platform Services (SPS) and Manageability Engine (ME) firmware from 6.2.4.48 to 6.3.4.58.
Intel Catlow and Catlow Refresh Server Unified WW13 MR1 BKC 2025, Reference Codes version to 5040_00.
Intel Processor Microcode to version 0x000012e(m_32_b0671_0000012e.inc) for the Xeon-E RPL-E, version 0x0000003a (m_07_90672_0000003a) for the Pentium ADL-S.
Intel Power Management Controller: ADPS_PMC_FW_160.02.00.1044.pmcp_prod_pv.

- Modify BIOS ACPI FPDT help string.
- This product release may contain security updates. Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
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Version

2.1.1, 2.1.1

Release date

13 May 2025

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Urgent
Dell 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.
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File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_0W0N9_LN64_2.1.1.BIN.sign
File Size: 842 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:
cfba2896b851287c3241d6eaad11b0b0
SHA1:
fd7d7b69d5f2366c1410ac663d67e87c385a9e9f
SHA-256:
e8b3aee8bf56a7ee796645ce05e941ae6e11c9c1f5e55b011587b6b2a3b57897

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R360-020101.efi
File Size: 11.07 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:
a448af8a2da1915be39563f00c0a3375
SHA1:
9c2b45e076b82a18bf9ce798ff5ec261a6ea2b88
SHA-256:
a5f56f2d62b7bdd68d5b78ec63841851aa27edfd08ce4199792a2621979fed49

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R260_R360_T160_T360_BIOS_2.1.1_ReleaseNote.pdf
File Size: 130.67 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:
94dd9af46b15d2fabf8c11427bc8ef91
SHA1:
814c5610f49d076bd4a0dc2e569a7ced56728dff
SHA-256:
01da285819a4f23c8bb11cd31a757ab83ec3fd0441af2aa1943b3a41586d1627

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_0W0N9_LN64_2.1.1.BIN
File Size: 20.97 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
27eea33cd8995a857508e7dace7f9583
SHA1:
070d40c3373b78ea7fe9dc8ee449b126e093b4f5
SHA-256:
acb65fbf51b741f47b96f1151b0546ab3ead75f94fbad14ff6c2c9df0bcaa586

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Additional details

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1.3.327 May 2024
1.1.226 Mar 2024
1.0.313 Dec 2023
PowerEdge R360/T360/R260/T160 BIOS
Dell Update Package Instructions for DRMK
Download
1. Click the "Download" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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

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