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 R660/R760/C6620/MX760c/7960R/HS5610/HS5620/R660xs/R760xs/R760xd2/T560/R760xa BIOS Version 2.0.0
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.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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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Fixed Memory Patrol Scrub can't be disabled issue.
- Fixed the Round Robin core enumeration issue.
Round Robin core enumeration optimization changes introduced after BIOS 1.3.2 didn't enumerate correctly with large core count processors.
Enhancements:
- Supported Intel Trust Domain Extension (TDX), In-Field Scan (IFS) features and Optimized Power Mode 2.0 for the 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family. Please refer to the following new BIOS SETUP items and related Intel document for details.
- System Security" Page:
* TDX:
* Intel Trust Domain Extension(TDX)
* TME-MT/TDX Key Spilt to non-zero value
* Disable excluding Mem below 1MB in CMR
* TDX Secure Arbitration Mode Loader(SEAM)
* IFS:
* Intel(R) In-Field Scan
- Supported Precision Time synchronization (PTM) via the 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family.
- Supported Dell HBA465 (HBA12) storage card.
- Updated the followings:
* Intel processor and memory reference codes to 107.D.52 to support 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family.
* Intel processor microcode to version 0x571 in the 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family.
* Intel processor microcode to version 0x351 in the Intel Xeon CPU Max Series.
* Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) BIOS AC Module and SINIT AC Module to version 1.1.9.
* Intel Server Platform Services (SPS) and Manageability Engine (ME) firmware to SPS_E5_6.1.4.005
* Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) HII settings engine to version 5.00.00.17
- Intel Virtual RAID on CPU(VROC) firmware to 8.5.0.1096 for Dell Precision 7960 Rack only.
- Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Read More- Fixed Memory Patrol Scrub can't be disabled issue.
- Fixed the Round Robin core enumeration issue.
Round Robin core enumeration optimization changes introduced after BIOS 1.3.2 didn't enumerate correctly with large core count processors.
Enhancements:
- Supported Intel Trust Domain Extension (TDX), In-Field Scan (IFS) features and Optimized Power Mode 2.0 for the 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family. Please refer to the following new BIOS SETUP items and related Intel document for details.
- System Security" Page:
* TDX:
* Intel Trust Domain Extension(TDX)
* TME-MT/TDX Key Spilt to non-zero value
* Disable excluding Mem below 1MB in CMR
* TDX Secure Arbitration Mode Loader(SEAM)
* IFS:
* Intel(R) In-Field Scan
- Supported Precision Time synchronization (PTM) via the 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family.
- Supported Dell HBA465 (HBA12) storage card.
- Updated the followings:
* Intel processor and memory reference codes to 107.D.52 to support 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family.
* Intel processor microcode to version 0x571 in the 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family.
* Intel processor microcode to version 0x351 in the Intel Xeon CPU Max Series.
* Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) BIOS AC Module and SINIT AC Module to version 1.1.9.
* Intel Server Platform Services (SPS) and Manageability Engine (ME) firmware to SPS_E5_6.1.4.005
* Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) HII settings engine to version 5.00.00.17
- Intel Virtual RAID on CPU(VROC) firmware to 8.5.0.1096 for Dell Precision 7960 Rack only.
- Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Version
2.0.0, 2.0.0
Release date
23 Jan 2024
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_VKDDJ_WN64_2.0.0.EXE
File Size: 25.58 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:
5fe5ae33c1b2a50c1e81313ce0ec00e6
SHA1:
0c08287d9f5793755b14306af8806b7978a3b7fe
SHA-256:
7e878d3dda55d2b12db5fc013578efffc21d553eb12b9201b156ce8646dc57f2
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_VKDDJ_LN64_2.0.0.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:
da5ab81bbb186c91352dbf56a68b2e6a
SHA1:
f8e5062370f2ebf5cd044e162766f1afa02370c9
SHA-256:
871357c2f07c35eb630c8d93c5a480bb0866bfb9f2037480530b88151d978ba9
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: VKDDJ_LAMCD-020000.efi
File Size: 14.77 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:
616a5a7b7f26f444fee5ef925ee90a6e
SHA1:
baeef70719ecd6f37ec98ad23b9eeae6d4b10d24
SHA-256:
83741ffa35737b1d88a63354048eb39f4e776f1b6983c688253326b8ac2c9428
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R660_R760_C6620_MX760c_Prec7960_BIOS_2.0.0_ReleaseNote.pdf
File Size: 263.4 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:
88478c16f7ec3e7f84a71d27b30c0ec9
SHA1:
25b29934df78a807dd62e5e53fdddc04bc66b0a7
SHA-256:
3435b2df14f60cc0fe95e82ff2379dfdfb13adc00ef4ab75691d684e32fa42fb
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_VKDDJ_LN64_2.0.0.BIN
File Size: 22.27 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:
a9cdcf9f263925d3c020240681c82321
SHA1:
ce4cb0636148531a08e7d8c4137c806608fc4865
SHA-256:
c6759e27f16c52a27b5413f91dc135808b371977b239620bebd05c3acd84306d
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
- When upgrading the BIOS from version 1.0.1 to 1.2.1 or a newer version, encountering the UEFI0074 message during the initial BIOS POST and in the Lifecycle (LC) log is a normal occurrence.
- 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.
- 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,LK,FW,2.0.0
PowerEdge BIOS
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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