Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R740/R740xd/R640/R940/7920R Version 2.14.2

Restart required

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.

Driver Id : 8JY6W

Importance : Urgent

Version : 2.14.2, 2.14.2 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 09 May 2022

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

Updated the "Processor and Memory Reference Code" for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family to IPU 2022.1.
For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections.

Download Files

File Format: Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.

File Name: BIOS_8JY6W_WN64_2.14.2.EXE

File size: 28.58 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: fd0dd6817f4e9c4fc687e5b669b1b77f

SHA1: bfda57474bfeddc239c0aa2748c6a09e06db0263

SHA-256: 00022e81bc94c69858c91f6e332a8be0db030ade496c99f92d81d1b79779f88d

Download .EXE

File Format: 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.

File Name: BIOS_8JY6W_LN64_2.14.2.BIN.sign

File size: 226 Bytes

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: bf13888731dfa5dad7d7a4b377027b9d

SHA1: 5394a9c812d171b3f9dd5332d16bffede6dc25f2

SHA-256: 932811ee7ee33128819b7e12e4a5a4e3bc85ddc79506c112ef771552598ff532

Download .SIGN

File Format: 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.

File Name: R740-021402.efi

File size: 19.53 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 2e1607f9db990d3c9bd1b2d53d54f1fd

SHA1: 75112481a65e4c6addc5b266a1d37a51d6d18f5f

SHA-256: 1d1f5834125bba9b69150ced63bbccd1a432e6e481e5dc1f6d8bf98d2f3eb929

Download .EFI

File Format: 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.

File Name: R740_R740XD_R640_R940_Prec7920_BIOS.2.14.2.pdf

File size: 460.31 KB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 89136d9e1afb714ea92ec8e224e2a04a

SHA1: c13c1307247ec30788440cdc8a083060332ef687

SHA-256: fb9120d5a85a0e23d980f4c6fbdd8db7365721a147bfda0e3b827a693d82f73f

Download .PDF

File Format: 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.

File Name: BIOS_8JY6W_LN64_2.14.2.BIN

File size: 23.65 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 47d157ec3c8fc83672661f60ac91d586

SHA1: bc7a8435464a6c3d3c21338d0b08af34672d5547

SHA-256: df4c2250e94d1ddc441a69d9bb4e3f0f73e9217c141a7c2a79040492ef2e8408

Download .BIN

Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- None for this release.

Enhancements:
- Added enhancements to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures - CVE) such as CVE-2021-0159, CVE-2021-0189, CVE-2022-21131, CVE-2021-33123, CVE-2021-33124, CVE-2021-33159, CVE-2022-21166.
- Updated the "Processor and Memory Reference Code" for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family to IPU 2022.1.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x3302 for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x6D05 for the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated SPS to SPS_E5_04.01.04.700.0 (IPU 2022.1) for Purley Refresh.
- Added Virtual Network File 2 support.
- Enhanced the capability for supporting complex PCIe device.
- Updated the SMBIOS baseboard and chassis information in BIOS for Dell Precision R7920 Rack Workstation only.

Important Information

When you try 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 that has 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 Graphical User Interface (GUI) or RACADM Command Line Interface (CLI) command.
- Physically reduce the memory capacity by removing a few memory modules (improves the speed of the BIOS update process), and then try again.

When you try installing one or more PCIe devices on the system and if the cards require more limited legacy I/O resources, then the system may adjust the legacy I/O resources between the stack and the reboot system automatically. If the system fails during the allocation of PCI resources, then a UEFI0256 error message is logged. You can perform one of the following actions and retry the operation:
- Remove unused PCIe card to free up legacy I/O space.
- Go to System Setup and disable unused PCIe card to free up legacy I/O space.

When you try installing one or more PCIe devices on the system and if the cards require more MMIO resources, then the system may adjust the MMIO resources between the stack and the reboot system automatically. If the system fails during the allocation of PCI resources, then a UEFI0134 error message is logged. You can perform one of the following actions and retry the operation:
- Remove unused PCIe card to free up MMIO space.
- Go to System Setup and enable the "Memory Mapped I/O above 4GB" option.

Installation instructions

Dell EMC Update Package Instructions for EFI
Download
1. Click the "Download" 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" 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" 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" 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

Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R740/R740xd/R640/R940/7920R Version 2.14.2

Download Files

Fixes & Enhancements

Important Information

Compatible Systems

Supported Operating Systems

Installation instructions

Applies to