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 BIOS PowerVault NX3000 Version 6.3.0
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.PowerVault NX3000 BIOS Version 6.3.0
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Fixes & Enhancements
* Updated Memory Reference Code to version 2.40. This BIOS update corrects the following issues:
* Multi-Bit Errors and Machine Check Errors resulting from Intel erratum BD123 on systems running Intel Xeon Processor 5600 series with C-states enabled.
* Intermittent system hangs at POST during memory initialization with three DIMMs Per Channel memory configurations.
Read More* Multi-Bit Errors and Machine Check Errors resulting from Intel erratum BD123 on systems running Intel Xeon Processor 5600 series with C-states enabled.
* Intermittent system hangs at POST during memory initialization with three DIMMs Per Channel memory configurations.
Version
6.3.0, 6.3.0
Release date
31 Aug 2012
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: NX3000_BIOS_1CW15_WN32_6.3.0.EXE
File Size: 6.53 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:
78d5be0b7206edf6a418270f8956e828
SHA1:
159efe75ac5ded26909cce97c3b8a0945a948bc9
SHA-256:
6887a18f36e11903f0c07236e18d71e5fbd2dd1f5481af445ce8a56bb599ca5d
File Format: Board Service Utility
File Name: 060300B.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:
99dcdb7edb762b0c83396847228b6404
SHA1:
18991bdc86f44906f070fcd0654287e7926c7c76
SHA-256:
1d3dacfccea1c678143196a705b745979563983701c327a84e92e0183c384581
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: NX3000_BIOS_1CW15_LN32_6.3.0.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:
c1361e1c90395d0b20e5d850df80661d
SHA1:
7cd7f7625ad787cf7d3e5c142e9f8952f4ddd39b
SHA-256:
ede9103a917977463d121573d3ea32fcf2f9c63a42673f095fa484f70555ec59
File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: PVNX3000-060300C.exe
File Size: 1.57 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:
5b6166e1041dacacd7bb85b496899b33
SHA1:
16cabc1801c41c488c85d75e97798af65453db8a
SHA-256:
b4cfc5dd2e7c612b275b7cbe4e1eb1291e3e4395dbe1413e68dffce824f84786
File Format: External release notes
File Name: PVNX3000-060300CBIOS.txt
File Size: 13.43 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:
5eac2192ab7d114489cc7822e8c8c518
SHA1:
85c556b095f9388568a72415a9edc4d9a6dd9102
SHA-256:
ef10c3f3499ca0d79fcef43d87eaed173bfd2d4e41c06aeb53cd4836092ae5b9
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: NX3000_BIOS_1CW15_LN32_6.3.0.BIN
File Size: 4.87 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:
85be1b2ac774f47002263964fba0f8b1
SHA1:
bcd871ad29f6ce86c62fdba52a0d72283f6008f7
SHA-256:
67c6ec3fb6ed7b2d7b05291b4d063495e52d73cf74870bb0238f44d417beb4d1
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
Server BIOS 11G
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions for DRMK:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" 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 Linux DUP:
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 "./[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 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.
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GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions:
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, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign
Reboot will be required
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" 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 Linux DUP:
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 "./[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 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.
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GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions:
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, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign
Reboot will be required
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