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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell Server BIOS R630/R730/R730XD Version 2.1.5
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BIOS_605TD_LN_2.1.5.BIN | 81.45 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
BIOS_605TD_LN_2.1.5.BIN
File Size:
81.45 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.
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:
940858a43ce93e0f42be397cfe6cfa06
SHA1:
a49965dcd9d97ebdbc9ffb08b13fe5777fc5d2db
SHA-256:
acab13d944c17a114c62efaf399ef095859f758c02ea74be2e79f04045a4c702
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Fixes & Enhancements
Enhancements
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to 0x37.
- Updated the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware to SPS_E5_03.01.03.030.0_WBG_REL.
- Updated the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT) BIOS and SINIT Authenticated Code Module (ACM) to version v3.0.5.
- Added support to JEDEC serial present detect (SPD) 1.1.
- Added support for memory module with 128 GB DIMM size.
- Updated text in the BIOS Setup Menu help content.
Fixes
- Intermittent PCIe slot training errors.
- While rebooting, server that used E5-2603 or 2609 processor (6-core Low Core Count (LCC) processor) displayed the Red Screen of Death (RSOD) error.
- After importing a platform key, the Secure Boot feature is forced to get enabled.
- Unused DIMM clocks are not disabled for E5-2600 v3 CPU-based system.
- Watchdog timer event log is missing from the ELog and Windows Event Log.
- CPU is not frequently polling the DIMM temperature sensor.
- System cannot boot by using DVD or HDD.
- During the POST stage on the console redirection, an option to press the F12 key is not displayed on the monitor.
Read More
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to 0x37.
- Updated the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware to SPS_E5_03.01.03.030.0_WBG_REL.
- Updated the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT) BIOS and SINIT Authenticated Code Module (ACM) to version v3.0.5.
- Added support to JEDEC serial present detect (SPD) 1.1.
- Added support for memory module with 128 GB DIMM size.
- Updated text in the BIOS Setup Menu help content.
Fixes
- Intermittent PCIe slot training errors.
- While rebooting, server that used E5-2603 or 2609 processor (6-core Low Core Count (LCC) processor) displayed the Red Screen of Death (RSOD) error.
- After importing a platform key, the Secure Boot feature is forced to get enabled.
- Unused DIMM clocks are not disabled for E5-2600 v3 CPU-based system.
- Watchdog timer event log is missing from the ELog and Windows Event Log.
- CPU is not frequently polling the DIMM temperature sensor.
- System cannot boot by using DVD or HDD.
- During the POST stage on the console redirection, an option to press the F12 key is not displayed on the monitor.
Version
2.1.5, 2.1.5
Release date
31 May 2016
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:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
BIOS_605TD_LN_2.1.5.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:
85eb3347faff2810deb7f82b2d3fb862
SHA1:
cf85d547b5da3f52044654a22c5b797e0e2d1999
SHA-256:
06427e20cb9b58a9d00aefe7a47671cb3c3c404033e7bd2609e782c1c8cab640
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
BIOS_605TD_EFI_2.1.5.efi
File Size:
5.46 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:
fe09bbe5ea943f7c9ba6beced5a38194
SHA1:
da47297d6e608c6b4812506d48d8034f190605ca
SHA-256:
8fd8adf4cc720226d7c8f78bd1d2a0cc7373336b3b634dddd05429fa903cb697
File Format:
An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:
R730R730XDR630_BIOS_02_01_05_RN.pdf
File Size:
126.76 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:
ea78c745d25f4326b7463eb83c188c79
SHA1:
78f037c621d20608f89aca7b4494e79226700312
SHA-256:
b507534694484ad731b23fbc5e44a527b74b92bc6b8a0036918d306a1718600e
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name:
BIOS_605TD_WN32_2.1.5.EXE
File Size:
16.75 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:
f11d8cc164a4b782dadf2b586d05f10c
SHA1:
bb4b7b9d20b3d30622e8b7996f048fa3aa414d79
SHA-256:
36a6c4a5aef8f525d5d93f4b727ae071ff2e48057ccca2e869adc757b9dbddbf
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
BIOS_605TD_WN64_2.1.5.EXE
File Size:
23.82 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:
e67ff84a55312865f60cf4dbcfe434ce
SHA1:
7a5d728b56938aba247a5e8834fc1670d66bc57b
SHA-256:
0e0ed06c0e4064f5eb6531c02d6ef426077e4b55088cf02964e159d5cf3cd906
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Other Available Versions
2.19.018 Mar 2024
2.18.130 Nov 2023
2.17.022 May 2023
2.16.029 Nov 2022
2.15.021 Jul 2022
2.13.016 Jul 2021
2.12.120 Jan 2021
2.11.020 Dec 2019
2.10.518 Sep 2019
2.9.111 Feb 2019
2.8.012 Jun 2018
2.7.124 Feb 2018
2.6.028 Nov 2017
2.5.515 Nov 2017
2.4.305 Oct 2017
2.2.513 Sep 2016
2.1.729 Jun 2016
2.1.602 Jun 2016
2.0.231 Mar 2016
2.0.117 Mar 2016
1.5.409 Dec 2015
1.3.623 Jun 2015
1.2.1009 Apr 2015
1.1.424 Nov 2014
1.0.408 Sep 2014
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
PowerEdge BIOS
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 EFI
Download
1. Click the "DownloadNow" 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
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 EFI
Download
1. Click the "DownloadNow" 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
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