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 Version 2.8.2
Restart required Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced feature 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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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Fixed a PXE boot issue on Intel OCP card under legacy boot mode.
- Fixed a BIOS downgrade issue when version from v2.6.5 or v2.7.5 to v1.x.x.
Enhancements:
- Updated the followings:
* Intel processor and memory reference codes to IPU 2025.4 OOB
* Intel processor microcode to version 0x652 in the 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family.
* Intel processor microcode to version 0x410 in the Intel Xeon CPU Max Series.
* Intel processor microcode to version 0x2C0 in the 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family.
- Added the following Secure Boot Certificates to the Standard Secure Boot Policy:
* Microsoft Corporation KEK 2K CA 2023
* Microsoft Option ROM UEFI CA 2023
* Microsoft UEFI CA 2023
* Windows UEFI CA 2023
- This product release contains security update DSA-2025-370. Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Read More- Fixed a PXE boot issue on Intel OCP card under legacy boot mode.
- Fixed a BIOS downgrade issue when version from v2.6.5 or v2.7.5 to v1.x.x.
Enhancements:
- Updated the followings:
* Intel processor and memory reference codes to IPU 2025.4 OOB
* Intel processor microcode to version 0x652 in the 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family.
* Intel processor microcode to version 0x410 in the Intel Xeon CPU Max Series.
* Intel processor microcode to version 0x2C0 in the 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family.
- Added the following Secure Boot Certificates to the Standard Secure Boot Policy:
* Microsoft Corporation KEK 2K CA 2023
* Microsoft Option ROM UEFI CA 2023
* Microsoft UEFI CA 2023
* Windows UEFI CA 2023
- This product release contains security update DSA-2025-370. Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Version
2.8.2, 2.8.2
Release date
14 Dec 2025
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 View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_GPMNW_WN64_2.8.2.EXE
File Size: 35.9 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:
7e389a88a47e0071c8d2b7a97342fd81
SHA1:
ab60578b1e98db9d318de5a6d6a197706d6b6aac
SHA-256:
bac890fea2ec0c35a3006558e217d9f4984f86c91f3f4ed6238515c89e25ba57
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_GPMNW_LN64_2.8.2.BIN.sign
File Size: 842 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:
ddcd637b215ca873828df6e6ded73673
SHA1:
97ebde88525399bf31a99e0d757893922d52449a
SHA-256:
5af4f9edbf59a5d17d083651cda4bf4807880ee9e97a8faf6c416dacd6cc1e2b
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: BIOS_GPMNW_EFI_020802.efi
File Size: 15.14 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:
103526d6d1e7a81f728f7981ed5ce38c
SHA1:
72c887e00798618c2a7d2fd948f6cae6a1e6da5c
SHA-256:
21a585714629e2f6d73ec2a52e2c25ca485d5ee2e12b328f133df570a7f29bc3
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R660_R760_C6620_MX760c_Prec7960_BIOS_2.8.2_ReleaseNote.pdf
File Size: 314.52 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:
8daa961242f33531c8b451122c443920
SHA1:
f34af165574f3482d8cc1537a8d5e6a1ca730b77
SHA-256:
8e89b8cb11e6f1f57046d9d354da2f917d103981ca72698e7257814247f176ec
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_GPMNW_LN64_2.8.2.BIN
File Size: 27.53 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.
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:
15cb812ec7f143652e4a7b54e482d56d
SHA1:
fbcd85455876b8c7c37a9e978743b8a1d0661bea
SHA-256:
d897539f0199d6639b7190aff619e0f999b3841744677182698571fbd54dde69
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
- Since 2.8.2 release modifies the Secure Boot Certificates, the following message may appear once on the boot following the BIOS update: "UEFI0074: The Secure Boot policy has been modified since the last time the system was started." The message will appear in both the BIOS screen and the Lifecycle Controller Log. No action is necessary; this informational event is expected since the Certificates are updated by the BIOS update.
- For PowerEdge R660, R760, and R760xa servers, if you update BIOS from v2.4.4 or earlier to v2.5.4, you could experience a PCI bus number shifts symptom. If your applications/script requires a fixed PCI bus number, please skip BIOS version v2.5.4.
- For PowerEdge R760 running BIOS v2.4.4 or later, if you are using the 24 x 2.5" NVMe BP, it is necessary to update BP firmware to versions 3.32 or newer. For more information, refer to this link: PowerEdge 16G: 24x2.5" NVMe switch backplane upstream link showing PCIe Gen4 | Dell US
- BIOS v2.3.5 optimizes the naming of certain PCIe cards (e.g., some NIC, channel card) to display partition number. Due to the naming change, it's expected to observe one-time PR7/PR8 message in LC log on system containing these PCIe cards, after updating BIOS to this version. (Note: PR7 - New device detected / PR8 - Device not detected)
- Please use DUP file to update BIOS in OS or iDRAC GUI if Intel Xeon CPU Max Series is installed on the system. The BIOS update cannot be performed using .efi utility due to a CPU limitation.
- For PowerEdge R660, R760, and R760xa servers, if you update BIOS from v2.4.4 or earlier to v2.5.4, you could experience a PCI bus number shifts symptom. If your applications/script requires a fixed PCI bus number, please skip BIOS version v2.5.4.
- For PowerEdge R760 running BIOS v2.4.4 or later, if you are using the 24 x 2.5" NVMe BP, it is necessary to update BP firmware to versions 3.32 or newer. For more information, refer to this link: PowerEdge 16G: 24x2.5" NVMe switch backplane upstream link showing PCIe Gen4 | Dell US
- BIOS v2.3.5 optimizes the naming of certain PCIe cards (e.g., some NIC, channel card) to display partition number. Due to the naming change, it's expected to observe one-time PR7/PR8 message in LC log on system containing these PCIe cards, after updating BIOS to this version. (Note: PR7 - New device detected / PR8 - Device not detected)
- Please use DUP file to update BIOS in OS or iDRAC GUI if Intel Xeon CPU Max Series is installed on the system. The BIOS update cannot be performed using .efi utility due to a CPU limitation.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
INFO,BIOS,LCK,FW,2.8.2
PowerEdge BIOS
XE9680L
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions for DRMK
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
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" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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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