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 PowerEdge BIOS M830/FC830/M830 VRTX Version 2.13.0
Restart required AUTO 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 Intel Xeon Processor E5-4600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x0b00003e.
- Updated the Xeon Processor E5-4600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x46.
For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-4600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x0b00003e.
- Updated the Xeon Processor E5-4600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x46.
For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections.
To view all drivers for your PowerEdge M830 (for PE VRTX), go to Drivers and downloads.
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BIOS_6KXN8_LN64_2.13.0.BIN | 10.06 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
BIOS_6KXN8_LN64_2.13.0.BIN
File Size:
10.06 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:
ce6a4966afd835ab80fe391113ec6718
SHA1:
d6793ade158b701f81d892f746ab8c3ea14c84c7
SHA-256:
665a89c1633fea895d6b1b21931f31b79e8ac6c1c274f8ff80e054b506f79d4d
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- None for this release.
Enhancements:
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures - CVE) such as CVE-2020-12357 and CVE-2020-12360.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-4600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x0b00003e.
- Updated the Xeon Processor E5-4600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x46.
Read More
- None for this release.
Enhancements:
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures - CVE) such as CVE-2020-12357 and CVE-2020-12360.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-4600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x0b00003e.
- Updated the Xeon Processor E5-4600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x46.
Version
2.13.0, 2.13.0
Release date
18 Jul 2021
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
UrgentDell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats
View Important Information
File Format:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
BIOS_6KXN8_LN64_2.13.0.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:
93ca1f16a29fe70bd4548749fc12b098
SHA1:
93d7dfef7959f6f83379e83a30c32cbb049c80d6
SHA-256:
7e9f8df4ad33d3d0939ed19bdfc545067f4f74733549fe34524bb6cdddc1cce4
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
M830-021300.efi
File Size:
5.5 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:
87970a9eaf042986a252c9786fa5cc85
SHA1:
58e388aab1b90267dc6fd3a0d9e4c8dc4dd87bd8
SHA-256:
4580cc74a39c0b1c4d45c0f5bb2ed566063a3bd209d9d4e9d542e16c75122721
File Format:
An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:
M830FC830_BIOS_2.13.0_RN.pdf
File Size:
153.33 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:
41c5446f4782336ab803ccd5c6c441a1
SHA1:
e2c35ba4cd3c6b2c3f94fa6bf4cf143e35d3db38
SHA-256:
fba34ddeead15bdb1c4fe2d5ab293868c161c960cd35eaa23216a4beff345651
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
BIOS_6KXN8_WN64_2.13.0.EXE
File Size:
18.07 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:
dd3f2558d1c8aaf5ef7c0eb7dc5d9d15
SHA1:
b474a7b8efe33ee38b743744a81aaee183da12ee
SHA-256:
3f634d97332b8770b5a13f8e4ae99de3a07c7c375425ca8f4082dd3876d39bbd
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
This release provides continued code optimization to improve stability and performance.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
PowerEdge M830/FC830/M830-VRTX 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 "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
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 "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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