Dell Server PowerEdge R260/R360/T160/T360 BIOS Version 1.5.3

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.

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Driver Id : 9XRN9

Importance : Recommended

Version : 1.5.3, 1.5.3 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 09 Dec 2024

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

This package provides BIOS firmware version 1.5.3 for Dell Server PowerEdge R260/R360/T160/T360.

In this release, the BIOS security features are enhanced, and the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Codes are updated to 4280_00 (Intel WW35 RPL-E PR1 BKC). For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and Enhanced Features sections. If there's any security fix included in this BIOS, we'll address it in the BIOS external release note.

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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_9XRN9_WN64_1.5.3.EXE

File size: 21.49 MB

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

MD5: d8a1ed4ca16b535231fb1dd04d92d0fa

SHA1: 9166cb7c327a8c4f4ae59d1ba2983ae9e6bf48bb

SHA-256: f48b89529b658c2880099fcbccd711d8d7bbd1adc9b48c6b378657eff885894a

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_9XRN9_LN64_1.5.3.BIN.sign

File size: 842 Bytes

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

MD5: bbcc5a580d9cd52682498b5fd77081e4

SHA1: 0d2195fff56f38392a20066cfe78be9cd1e615b4

SHA-256: 9d444db4ba9d894df4cf1a5c808b96140a1cce4cbd673234e6088868f48111db

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: R360-010503.efi

File size: 11.03 MB

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

MD5: 3bee5ade76274ed7cadf2d3a2876f59f

SHA1: 3655499a30d8e04acd74542a16b185243ece0f6f

SHA-256: 389abcd0439aeb728c89ca0265d51d4ee918ee7d2447aa2db78459974e4b88b9

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: R260_R360_T160_T360_BIOS_1.5.3_ReleaseNote.pdf

File size: 148.35 KB

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

MD5: dc3fba1f450f3900bd358f3fc318c963

SHA1: f993d3e91dfb058648e44d51c31c10cf1e4ed4fe

SHA-256: 866d0ea47dfa8d30e6019a0704465fcd2336a5d3ce3276678703c5d379ad85f4

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.<br /><b>Note:</b> Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.

File Name: BIOS_9XRN9_LN64_1.5.3.BIN

File size: 18.16 MB

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

MD5: f7420a691c831aa2107087e97321defd

SHA1: c442b8f869201f0a5465c24805b9e75ef0c6c2dd

SHA-256: 021a4ae9f6212f513bf5529fa4d022ce42ba55179a1519eed3108f683119d505

Download .BIN

Fixes & Enhancements

Bug Fixes
- Fixed the issue of boot failure when connecting multiple boot devices.

New and enhanced features
- Added "ACPI FPDT" BIOS option to decide whether to publish ACPI Firmware Performance Data Table (FPDT) for OS; default is Disabled.
- BIOS improvement to keep customer saving when CMOS battery change.
- Updated the following:
Intel Server Platform Services (SPS) and Manageability Engine (ME) firmware from 6.2.4.31 to 6.2.4.42.
Intel Update Catlow Server WW35 PLR1 BKC 2024, Reference Codes version to 4280_00.
Intel Processor Microcode to version 0x0000129(m_32_b0671_00000129) for the Xeon-E RPL-E, version 0x00000037 (m_07_90672_00000037) for the Pentium ADL-S.
Intel BIOS ACM to version 1.18.18 and SINIT ACM to version 1.18.18.

Installation instructions

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

Dell Server PowerEdge R260/R360/T160/T360 BIOS Version 1.5.3

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Fixes & Enhancements

Important Information

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