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 BIOS M630/FC630/M630 VRTX Version 2.18.1

Restart required AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the New and enhanced features and Fixes 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_18XDH_LN64_2.18.1.BIN | 13.42 MB
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_18XDH_LN64_2.18.1.BIN
File Size: 13.42 MB
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:
f1a9c460312999e34200d20353d1f921
SHA1:
56c9d732db9c6d3e0553202fb1899d6e2d317b28
SHA-256:
b1f32b3d37becd92caf20b854db27c30db1a6a0cd2461525ead3d55f8a46c8a0

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- None for this release.

Enhancements:
- This product release contains security updates. Once available, information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
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Version

2.18.1, 2.18.1

Release date

30 Nov 2023

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_18XDH_LN64_2.18.1.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:
b8f67be9524522a3fdcbfbe11c94e41c
SHA1:
b33991dc75d273b51b5152cdb32f7fe7d1a3566f
SHA-256:
e59e1c00aef086ec0e31e311c87a073682e8f566208626a63f508789c944b506

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: M630-021801.efi
File Size: 5.49 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:
206dd22c21975e959d3bd337aeba1d02
SHA1:
c25aa40f9f43f046bb9471076cacda19233d086f
SHA-256:
b652580faa3f52d4553f1e84feca4e587eba904a6377056fef4f099ad8d087b9

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: M630FC630_BIOS_2.18.1_RN.pdf
File Size: 209.37 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:
1db5285b11f952eddc9d5a95c612c8fc
SHA1:
2c03715408ad2ca366ae7f1d529f820583d43360
SHA-256:
7675636b8da8d8c91663f55ea4e21e217266d21390075b8496ce54e400393850

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_18XDH_WN64_2.18.1.EXE
File Size: 18.88 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:
e936c332829229225654e1ff4f950bab
SHA1:
470718417ab63a79b0a709f80e676654a74c81a6
SHA-256:
14244a0ed76bf0376b83eb3f020fd5620d634b6c3af8e85585ab097feff3c91d

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Additional details

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This release provides continued code optimization to improve stability and performance.
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2.13.018 Jul 2021
2.12.008 Jan 2021
2.11.009 Jan 2020
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2.9.111 Feb 2019
2.8.012 Jun 2018
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2.4.221 Mar 2017
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2.1.526 May 2016
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1.4.501 Dec 2015
PowerEdge M630/FC630/M630-VRTX 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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