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 11G, 6.0.7

Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
PowerEdge R710, BIOS, 6.0.7
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Fixes & Enhancements

* This BIOS version includes changes that can correct certain uncorrectable errors.
* Updated Memory Reference Code.
* Updated the iDRAC Configuration Utility.
* Enabled C state Auto Demotion capability.
* Corrected an issue where ESXi 5.0 failed to boot in UEFI boot mode.
* Removed the word "Integrated" from "Integrated Daughter Card" BIOS string.
* Added FlexAddressPlus support for uncommonly partitioned and configured CNA cards.
* Corrected an issue where Single Bit Errors were not being detected when Memory Mode was set to Advanced ECC Mode and Node Interleaving was disabled.
* Updated nested Power Profile dependencies.
* Corrected an issue where UEFI Boot Manager was displaying multiple "EFI Fixed Disk boot device" string messages.
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Version

6.0.7, 6.0.7

Release date

06 Dec 2011

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.
Available formats

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: PER710_BIOS_WIN_6.0.7.EXE
File Size: 6.3 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:
d14893950e8c884184bbbcbff8284ea8
SHA1:
d8712341d89d660d066b153ebeee5c1b9fb5f75e
SHA-256:
0be3002e5663659f16df30313021f70ae9f3607c552bb42ebf1aa6d7a3efd8db

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: PER710_BIOS_LX_6.0.7.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:
e3c809565959566aeede4df06afc8fe2
SHA1:
3005adcc837bee2c42254cf80fe39e1342f3d589
SHA-256:
f61600ef85a001fd3068e038ba8148a15bd8d2e1305ffd316682a5fe1404cb34

File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: R710-060007C.exe
File Size: 1.56 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of a BIOS-executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable USB flash drive, then boot the system to the USB flash drive and run the program.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
6a907d5f016fd2d71255a86cf9ea373e
SHA1:
36ad2de120b5d212272fd6fcc9ee0920d87a0f9a
SHA-256:
f1269af8471ec52cce586514fd3cdfdc612f4edc413070912954e4fa22aeb07b

File Format: External release notes
File Name: R710-060007CBIOS.txt
File Size: 13.52 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
6dddbbe3e0d0571b7171752447f2d73d
SHA1:
2fe367cacc809c22e1c83e12fadf8c503ef3c75c
SHA-256:
4f854c9c51b9534b4cc62d786e21cbe1df6cd6537518c54e6c27aeb3d9295b43

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: PER710_BIOS_LX_6.0.7.BIN
File Size: 4.85 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:
e2e8fcaa2da9de3182f5ae641f760bbb
SHA1:
0f9447cef108ab07d3318042cac5c6be78ae30ba
SHA-256:
3f306f3f1e28229783c2b3b49ea806316898881a1fbecd29d8a3bd4e112262a3

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

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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 "./PER710_BIOS_LX_6.0.7.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 "./PER710_BIOS_LX_6.0.7.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.


Dell Update Package Instructions for PER710_BIOS_WIN_6.0.7.EXE:

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.


Instructions for R710-060007CBIOS.txt:

1) Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.

2) Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.

3) Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.

4) Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.

5) If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.

6) Double click the Icon on your desktop for the newly saved file.
The Dell Bios Release Notes window appears.

GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PER710_BIOS_LX_6.0.7.BIN.sign:

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, PER710_BIOS_LX_6.0.7.BIN.sign

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