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 EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R840/R940xa Version 2.4.7
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.Added or updated the following features:
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x2C for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x65 for the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor and Memory Reference Code to Production Candidate for second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family to PLR2.
- Resolved an issue where a large capacity Initial RAM drive (initrd) could not be successfully allocated.
For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x2C for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x65 for the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor and Memory Reference Code to Production Candidate for second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family to PLR2.
- Resolved an issue where a large capacity Initial RAM drive (initrd) could not be successfully allocated.
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
-The Turbo Mode feature is effectively enabled.
-Fixed Max Payload Size in Direct Connect NVMe Configuration for NVMe Hotplug case.
-Resolved an issue where a large capacity Initial RAM disk (initrd) could not be successfully allocated.
-Issues that were not reported by the Dell EMC customers at the time of current release.
Enhancements
- Updated the "Processor and Memory Reference Code to Production Candidate for second generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family" to PLR2.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x2C for the second generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x65 for the Intel(R) Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Intel Management Engine firmware to version 04.01.04.354.
- Updated the S140 Software RAID firmware to version 5.5.1-0002.
- Updated to support the Apache Pass (Optane DC Persistent Memory) version to 1.0.0.3467.
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures-CVE) such as CVE-2019-11090, CVE-2019-11109, CVE-2019-0124, CVE-2019-0151, CVE-2019-0152, CVE-2019-11136, CVE-2019-11137, CVE-2019-11135 and CVE-2019-11139.
- Added the HTTPS certificate management feature.
- Added the Setup option to enable 16 Gb density DIMMs to run at the native refresh cycle times. This improves the performance of a few DIMM types.
Read More-The Turbo Mode feature is effectively enabled.
-Fixed Max Payload Size in Direct Connect NVMe Configuration for NVMe Hotplug case.
-Resolved an issue where a large capacity Initial RAM disk (initrd) could not be successfully allocated.
-Issues that were not reported by the Dell EMC customers at the time of current release.
Enhancements
- Updated the "Processor and Memory Reference Code to Production Candidate for second generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family" to PLR2.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x2C for the second generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x65 for the Intel(R) Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Intel Management Engine firmware to version 04.01.04.354.
- Updated the S140 Software RAID firmware to version 5.5.1-0002.
- Updated to support the Apache Pass (Optane DC Persistent Memory) version to 1.0.0.3467.
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures-CVE) such as CVE-2019-11090, CVE-2019-11109, CVE-2019-0124, CVE-2019-0151, CVE-2019-0152, CVE-2019-11136, CVE-2019-11137, CVE-2019-11135 and CVE-2019-11139.
- Added the HTTPS certificate management feature.
- Added the Setup option to enable 16 Gb density DIMMs to run at the native refresh cycle times. This improves the performance of a few DIMM types.
Version
2.4.7, 2.4.7
Release date
12 Nov 2019
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 View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_248JG_WN64_2.4.7.EXE
File Size: 27.43 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:
af9bd205f01f8b762865e1683eb3c18f
SHA1:
711c152ea69dfbae4c2d46af5a82072a16e9ea36
SHA-256:
6edbb9d0ae373c1c1c7b94ba1b0c3a0e2596456c5cc055853d44d92529bf4a24
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_248JG_LN_2.4.7.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:
f7ba9f48f2e9658ffccd343543009759
SHA1:
239b763ac810be2af1f1d65df3b4a8d4765bfef3
SHA-256:
3bffd73c142552185477b663606c0364b42d640018448bc6a0713f8a62983620
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: BIOS_248JG_EFI_2.4.7.efi
File Size: 19.38 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:
ea5e8e04951ca354b2cebf2da60787ca
SHA1:
d771acb5ad24dbab3fe83d7af25e6b63661dc076
SHA-256:
421b4da7c72e1db554aaefc86ac9458d9181aff67fba539f73ca01a3184bd92b
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R840R940xa_BIOS.2.4.7_RN.pdf
File Size: 240.55 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:
d29102f31c83c17d08ad1417687b79ee
SHA1:
898d68ac6713ede91e579b88fa09ad42bce670d2
SHA-256:
377caa4cf62a968ae43fcb16706020cc5c42f4e3417c9ac54855a1c9cc75851f
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_248JG_LN_2.4.7.BIN
File Size: 28.77 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:
2fd3e27411f258c66db99f0982f86172
SHA1:
491ebdea6673a902f04448e88cd4f720b29f6906
SHA-256:
7b4cfb6c04fb4f490cfe37b0c56d9b3098c8a5bafefe79e742f19312a045a612
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
When updating a BIOS version either under OS (by using an Update Package (DUP)) or under UEFI Shell (a .efi file), the system may take more time to complete the BIOS update process (in case of a system having 14 TB memory, it takes around 30 minutes to complete the BIOS update process under Windows Server 2016). There are two ways to work around this issue:
- Use an out-of-band BIOS update method--IDRAC GUI or RACADM CLI command.
- Physically reduce the memory capacity by removing a few DIMMs (and thus improve the speed of the BIOS update process), and then try again.
- Use an out-of-band BIOS update method--IDRAC GUI or RACADM CLI command.
- Physically reduce the memory capacity by removing a few DIMMs (and thus improve the speed of the BIOS update process), and then try again.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
INFO,BIOS,LCK,FW,1.3.10
INFO,BIOS,LCK,FW,2.4.7,R9/840
PowerEdge BIOS
Installation instructions
Dell EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 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 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 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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