Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R840/R940xa Version 2.9.4

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 : GJ9R4

Importance : Urgent

Version : 2.9.4, 2.9.4 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 20 Nov 2020

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures - CVE) such as CVE-2020-0587, CVE-2020-0588, CVE-2020-0590, CVE-2020-0591, CVE-2020-0592, CVE-2020-0593, CVE-2020-8705, CVE-2020-8738, CVE-2020-8739, CVE-2020-8740, CVE-2020-8755 and CVE-2020-8764.

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_GJ9R4_WN64_2.9.4.EXE

File size: 27.6 MB

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

MD5: fda8d145d547f68c581e4a19af5a1dcf

SHA1: f9aef968115549ebb6637d2b0598039a590b0b84

SHA-256: 2aebda5dd0e7070f29afd7c93dd309ef9d1f0b8f34a8d9d8af2ef94b2a19bfb6

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_GJ9R4_LN_2.9.4.BIN.sign

File size: 226 Bytes

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

MD5: f0eec10d060350c7ff179f6be69c31aa

SHA1: a6346f00ad59d3530a3df0251ee2ed2ec3d4503c

SHA-256: 7fce04cf0bf3b5f7a727cb1f19758545c92c8f9c7f6828d2a20e65b958a7c44f

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: BIOS_GJ9R4_EFI_2.9.4.efi

File size: 19.57 MB

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

MD5: 96d711f258d6fe743a84343d66d05deb

SHA1: c8c7c79f59848ebee7162e4df800629309abf398

SHA-256: 069e4d2a85527436206c6ab05bd3ff423e35a33de493a8ca5ea658d82dfcb7e8

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: R840_R940xa_BIOS.2.9.4_RN.pdf

File size: 176.76 KB

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

MD5: c7b98de041a0d7232960f8bd2cb8a335

SHA1: 951d820b49d5d9d53dbe477e24f15750d684df62

SHA-256: 75959667b79dddfccfc75657e5ed0e463b7bf4c0cbf505438e955b00c9b667e8

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_GJ9R4_LN_2.9.4.BIN

File size: 28.98 MB

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

MD5: ef36e5029220a0bd21d46164cfaa1050

SHA1: 571529a50ae724fb97b0cb142986be285d6d0297

SHA-256: ff18fe22dfbf5fdd83e0a0f707636c80f75800b514ef24ddd2bac9b47d87ed40

Download .BIN

Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Updated the "Processor and Memory Reference Code" for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family to IPU 2020.2.
- Removed the Logical Processor requirement for Monitor/MWait.
- Fixed other miscellaneous issues.

Enhancements:
- Updated the "Processor and Memory Reference Code" for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family to IPU 2020.2.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x3003 for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x6A08 for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Intel Optane persistent memory 100 series UEFI driver to version 1.0.0.3506.
- Updated the Intel Management Engine firmware version to 04.01.04.423.
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures - CVE) such as CVE-2020-0587, CVE-2020-0588, CVE-2020-0590, CVE-2020-0591, CVE-2020-0592, CVE-2020-0593, CVE-2020-8705, CVE-2020-8738, CVE-2020-8739, CVE-2020-8740, CVE-2020-8755 and CVE-2020-8764.

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 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 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 R840/R940xa Version 2.9.4

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Fixes & Enhancements

Important Information

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Installation instructions

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