Dell Server PowerEdge R630/R730/R730-XD BIOS Version 1.5.4

Restart required

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.

Driver Id : 1RMMP

Importance : Recommended

Version : 1.5.4, 1.5.4 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 09 Dec 2015

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

PowerEdge R630/R730/R730-XD BIOS Version 1.5.4

Download Files

File Format: 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.

File Name: BIOS_1RMMP_LN_1.5.4.BIN.sign

File size: 194 Bytes

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: bd161f562b16ab313cdda98f444591e5

SHA1: 261289ea62a6b60f13352f0ddaa43be66a2886d3

SHA-256: c1f64f9c654772bbdf2d0e1e85ba85e06ef42aca14fc5eac6564cc71a16d97b7

Download .SIGN

File Format: 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.

File Name: BIOS_1RMMP_010504.efi

File size: 4.98 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 828b3dddcae2b38704f49331939e0437

SHA1: 84d09e7da74b8b3028fd12f618469399e13b2e55

SHA-256: 159a45143fbd35e116989b8ac1ea54a8b472dca63bf856f8af4dab7bd3018458

Download .EFI

File Format: 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.

File Name: R730R730XDR630_BIOS_01_05_04_Release_Note.pdf

File size: 49.87 KB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 7de1a9dfec1b69fe2838ed762fd7fd93

SHA1: b515add61a32ca0d258201ac89d32b089d93dbec

SHA-256: 0e4db42f210822455c330ac52692b797af59bb869205c50e797747c7ab15ba59

Download .PDF

File Format: 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.

File Name: BIOS_1RMMP_LN_1.5.4.BIN

File size: 80.97 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: ed2f6b55aaa49edb03191c48f17347a7

SHA1: d272a6453508405a1dfc49b65e0add272c7bbf54

SHA-256: 73536431ef6ed49dd6a3e7c6c4123c397b0b786e49372b9af2759d07da882def

Download .BIN

File Format: 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.

File Name: BIOS_1RMMP_WN32_1.5.4.EXE

File size: 16.27 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 99fb04a2f4892df82f7a116066bf0cbc

SHA1: 2eac4f03b55911fe6c9e9457b3525cb26493a8c8

SHA-256: a2059c5c6878142527f9dfd0ad83e262eba4745f45f3a8e611605e6eef79cd6f

Download .EXE

File Format: Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.

File Name: BIOS_1RMMP_WN64_1.5.4.EXE

File size: 23.34 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 16d7ea5a0084869c6c6aef529facb9d7

SHA1: e4f984009b1ac4beed4bc4c4e6bde3312f9cc48b

SHA-256: cfa3f5911343b2c513e5d1aff6051a3cab5db4c0de4bd2a13f26219a595867b8

Download .EXE

Fixes & Enhancements

Enhancements
- Updated the Intel processor and memory reference code to PLR9.1.
- Updated the Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 V3 product family processor microcode to 0x36.
- Updated the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware version to SPS_E5_03.00.07.173.0_PLR9-G_WBG_REL.
- Added the new I/O Non-Posted Prefetch option in System Setup that can be used to control the PCIe throughput by enabling or disabling the PCI IO non-posted prefetch mode.
- Added the new Form Factor field for NVMe PCIe SSDs in the HII menu.
- Added TPM2 support.

Fixes
- Fixed an issue where sometimes systems with Intel SSD drives freeze at PXE boot.
- Fixed an issue where hotkeys are still available after abnormal exit from Life Cycle Controller.
- Fixed an issue where execution of "Ctrl-p" command fails through Serial-Over-Lan.
- Fixed some HII display issues for NVMe PCIe SSDs in System Setup menu.

Installation instructions

Dell Update Package Instructions for EFI
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
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 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

Dell Server PowerEdge R630/R730/R730-XD BIOS Version 1.5.4

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Fixes & Enhancements

Compatible Systems

Supported Operating Systems

Installation instructions

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