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 PowerEdge R430/R530/T430 Version 1.5.4

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PowerEdge R430/R530/T430 BIOS Version 1.5.4
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BIOS_1VCPR_WN64_1.5.4.EXE | 23.34 MB
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_1VCPR_WN64_1.5.4.EXE
File Size: 23.34 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:
0cb7209337cf6b615cdec62d2375685a
SHA1:
05c8209321c73de7d645c1ba6baa1a519aa2407e
SHA-256:
c9286a67a9d4828316e52e4ca61bbf6a61154d62a52a89567fea0009bd93b867

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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 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.
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Version

1.5.4, 1.5.4

Release date

08 Dec 2015

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
Dell 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.

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_1VCPR_LN_1.5.4.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:
9e5085c34a298c45bd03359af5cb9096
SHA1:
14c3b67ca6983829d4e2b852a49e996237387fb7
SHA-256:
0992c8ffd1c7d8c82f94c5a0b9e56430b20dbac14ce0353bd9502e8e5e91835d

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R430-010504.efi
File Size: 4.98 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:
57f382e4fbbacbae5b3871ae5245a0a2
SHA1:
e28959fcf1bb4ae4f47073f05769c1bcf19a30fe
SHA-256:
745d4808671acea5a93b366ace1518e2073b18c2e49f1569ce1c2d17a71dd64a

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R430_R530_T430_BIOS_01_05_04_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 57.13 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:
591f22e95c6d6773417573787b991cec
SHA1:
90cbd19ff7cf9a4dceb7884225af07afce0f05e3
SHA-256:
2095ab9df53f18c9c0d3547ca6f7d5f731307ddcf17ab0608377a3c0466b3fec

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_1VCPR_WN32_1.5.4.EXE
File Size: 16.26 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:
18143d61f75f7a08fa5aa7c4cdbc457b
SHA1:
f2f1e8a908940379e4aa17606191dd0ea5ae88fe
SHA-256:
6193d28ef995771aaa2a4ab33e78d9a3718ce0bfab68e666732ab25946f09ae1

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_1VCPR_LN_1.5.4.BIN
File Size: 80.97 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:
e0f26ea40362307dfb81065f00ae1aa2
SHA1:
776c0d24b6597fa7e6ceed2087c7e2598552b270
SHA-256:
bf936a82cdb09ff08b130d211fa137f28370002e07753571a3d4f81da68a7949

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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

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