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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R340/R240/T340/T140 Version 2.6.3
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 supports Windows OA 2.6 (OEM Activation), updates for the PERC S140 firmware and other fixes.
This release contains BIOS firmware version 2.6.3 for the PowerEdge R340/R240/T340/T140 servers.
For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections.
This release contains BIOS firmware version 2.6.3 for the PowerEdge R340/R240/T340/T140 servers.
For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Add warning message when selecting RAID mode in T140/R240 BIOS.
Enhancements:
- Support Windows OA 2.6 (OEM Activation).
- Update the PERC S140 Firmware to version 5.6.0-0002.
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures-CVE) such as CVE-2019-14553.
Read More- Add warning message when selecting RAID mode in T140/R240 BIOS.
Enhancements:
- Support Windows OA 2.6 (OEM Activation).
- Update the PERC S140 Firmware to version 5.6.0-0002.
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures-CVE) such as CVE-2019-14553.
Version
2.6.3, 2.6.3
Release date
06 Sep 2021
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_15TTG_WN64_2.6.3.EXE
File Size: 26.18 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:
ab1887f43d714ab7efc15c4aeeca48df
SHA1:
0791ab965375cda183b7827fbffe404e9ee907ca
SHA-256:
4d12899b752aa63f7d11a9a1aabd8f4177dcacc5e3bc64976c40c92ad2a9cfc8
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_15TTG_LN64_2.6.3.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:
b577e0de8edcf22ea68ed1e4e0e05d69
SHA1:
35852f967d34e428f1862822243132f93053fedb
SHA-256:
8fc470a36611fc7cd0f8400d1818f0f1585d65470e092879fc039a9fac327986
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R340-020603.efi
File Size: 18.19 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:
6b15be79196d5b3adaa5c061c972bc23
SHA1:
b3cf67dc8c78e1c3fe4e270eb4bc44c073ed0a54
SHA-256:
3617314d236cebc560cc1f441786cc51e8bcfe79f7b09f2e7cbb96a9ccb8ac9e
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: T140_R240_T340_R340_BIOS.2.6.3_RN.pdf
File Size: 102.78 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:
8514b9dd4665e26e279ce2281fd07e8d
SHA1:
32ad89a6ea47607d3eec8dc7cbb7858e5fc323d8
SHA-256:
678b543c2197a54836ddc4d6a328a2ff3a74678db3e544936422744ca58fd8a8
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_15TTG_LN64_2.6.3.BIN
File Size: 22.38 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:
43be5bfafc3e2b451c3242a5ba6dc574
SHA1:
81d07b1d2e3b973789eb5d144b39566aac0cb246
SHA-256:
4dd31abb635195eaa599698caaef835835f090e53b394c7bd547b923fa1f815f
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
This release provides code optimization to improve stability and performance.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
INFO,BIOS LOCK,R240XL,SEP,FY22
INFO,BIOS LOCK,R340XL,SEP,FY22
PowerEdge BIOS
Installation instructions
Dell EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell EMC Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign
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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell EMC Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign
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