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Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge M630/FC630/M630 VRTX Version 2.5.4
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BIOS_FV8R5_LN_2.5.4.BIN | 63.12 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
BIOS_FV8R5_LN_2.5.4.BIN
File Size:
63.12 MB
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:
ee34af53366c6c53acf6a97c6c2936de
SHA1:
f5881973b2402c3860e4056cd99b8964676d7b98
SHA-256:
b797b1c827c5a1cf148bbcbe66b43d804809a527ef6a97a0820d63c766047d2a
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Added workaround to address the uncorrectable errors on RDIMMs with specific vendor or the rev Register Clock Driver (RCD).
- Updated ECRC (end-to-end CRC checking) to prevent the OS from changing the BIOS settings.
- Fixed CPU machine check issue when the Write Data Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) is enabled.
Enhancements
- Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code (MRC) to PLR11.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x21.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x3A.
- Improved the PCIe Slot CTLE settings for the E5-2600 v4 processors.
- Secure MOR change to support the Windows 2016 R3 server version.
- Added support for the Redfish management interfaces.
- Added improvements to Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe).
- Added improvements to the Secure Boot Custom Policy settings.
- Added improvements to the S130 storage.
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- Added workaround to address the uncorrectable errors on RDIMMs with specific vendor or the rev Register Clock Driver (RCD).
- Updated ECRC (end-to-end CRC checking) to prevent the OS from changing the BIOS settings.
- Fixed CPU machine check issue when the Write Data Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) is enabled.
Enhancements
- Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code (MRC) to PLR11.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x21.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x3A.
- Improved the PCIe Slot CTLE settings for the E5-2600 v4 processors.
- Secure MOR change to support the Windows 2016 R3 server version.
- Added support for the Redfish management interfaces.
- Added improvements to Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe).
- Added improvements to the Secure Boot Custom Policy settings.
- Added improvements to the S130 storage.
Version
2.5.4, 2.5.4
Release date
24 Sep 2017
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:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
BIOS_FV8R5_LN_2.5.4.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:
38db2bc3615814250330c3e2c4f378fe
SHA1:
d7918b925434bb9782b7b7a8005420dfae545fe9
SHA-256:
84c7fe54f122d17d359d1b1779f60d34d14044aa068bb4aac3968b52d332e20d
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
M630-020504.efi
File Size:
5.47 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:
f515d693c32dd71601e455b106d7600e
SHA1:
d61fb3ab905fc84e98bafa140113b5c99e7ddcb9
SHA-256:
1fca2eab8c99b11557ebef15389ef30baafcb720cbedee95d50d55576733a585
File Format:
An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:
M630&FC630_BIOS_02_05_04_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size:
86.83 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:
35cc8e5ea77cbad3f501703a059f6fec
SHA1:
671e660b7b5cf8af0fce289d34ac39134774dc0b
SHA-256:
d25508549204b4a3d609d96ca9231bff614ff432a92f1cc7c41c6522f9b3f68e
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name:
BIOS_FV8R5_WN32_2.5.4.EXE
File Size:
14.48 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:
d4453819baf64670227a55a79eb88f4e
SHA1:
2e96484b4a015ff9016439ec826c488ed208ef2d
SHA-256:
16209720819314f7bbc848b75cdfcb0e4921ba0746965566c449bb2d9088d759
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
BIOS_FV8R5_WN64_2.5.4.EXE
File Size:
19.56 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:
b4246a0da6fc2c2cb40e3c58cefe1183
SHA1:
9a75637a3e3842535cd4e6dabe15df29b97d4a25
SHA-256:
6b00fef880254188eeacb13f6d99b372ff5ffa24e9ab6e57d0fd94a867919267
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
PowerEdge M630/FC630/M630-VRTX BIOS
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.
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.
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