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 XR5610/XR8610t/XR8620t/XR7620/XE8640/XE9680/XE9640 BIOS Version 2.0.3
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 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:
- Resolved an issue where the System POST would become stuck at the progress bar displaying 'Initializing Firmware Interfaces...' in certain corner cases.
- Corrected a cosmetic issue where the device name was displayed behind the PCH in Linux OS. Previously, when issuing a 'lspci -v' command, a warning such as 'pcilib: Error reading /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:0c.0/label: Operation not permitted' would appear. Now, the device name will correctly display as 'DeviceName: PCH Root Port'.
- Resolved a cosmetic issue identified in ESXi, which now accurately displays the device number for the uncore Caching/Home Agent (CHA). Previously, symptoms in the hostd.log included 'ESXi error - Skipping interrupt routing entry with bad device number: 176. This is a BIOS bug.
- Resolved the issue where an iSCSI initiator name containing a dash character ('-') could not be created in the iDRAC GUI under Configuration > BIOS Settings > Network Settings > iSCSI Initiator Name. Note that names with dashes are valid according to iSCSI standards.
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
- Updated the followings:
* Intel processor and memory reference codes to 109.D.34 UPLR1(Unified Post Launch Release 1) OOB.
* Intel processor microcode to version 0x5D1 in the 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family.
* Intel processor microcode to version 0x3A1 in the Intel Xeon CPU Max Series.
* Intel processor microcode to version 0x240 in the 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family.
* Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) BIOS AC Module and SINIT AC Module to version 1.1.A.
* Intel Server Platform Services (SPS) and Manageability Engine (ME) firmware to SPS_E5_6.1.4.047.
* Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) HII settings engine to version 5.00.00.18.
* S160 Software RAID UEFI driver: 7.3.0.0000.
- Improved GPU training management for XE9680. In the event of GPU downtraining, the BIOS will initiate automatic retraining. Should downtraining persist, a warning message will be displayed in both the BIOS POST and LC logs.
- Enhanced SmartNIC / Data Processing Unit (DPU) Boot Sync progress by replacing the number of dots to percentage progress message. DPU Initialization takes several minutes and BIOS needs to wait until it's done during the system boot.
For example, when 10% of the SmartNIC OS Ready timeout value has lapsed
From:
Initializing Data Processing Unit (Do NOT reboot the system)..
To:
Initializing DPU (may take a few minutes, do NOT reset system): 20%
- Added the ISCSI F1/F2 Prompt on Error feature. When the first iSCSI connection stop working, user has to press "F1" to let the server boot to secondary connection. User can disable the prompt error, and boot to secondary without pressing "F1".
The new BIOS Setup item was introduced under Network / ISCSI Device1 sub-menu:
ISCSI F1/F2 Prompt on Error
* Options: Enabled | Disabled
* Default: Enabled
- This product release contains security update DSA-2024-160. Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Read More- Resolved an issue where the System POST would become stuck at the progress bar displaying 'Initializing Firmware Interfaces...' in certain corner cases.
- Corrected a cosmetic issue where the device name was displayed behind the PCH in Linux OS. Previously, when issuing a 'lspci -v' command, a warning such as 'pcilib: Error reading /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:0c.0/label: Operation not permitted' would appear. Now, the device name will correctly display as 'DeviceName: PCH Root Port'.
- Resolved a cosmetic issue identified in ESXi, which now accurately displays the device number for the uncore Caching/Home Agent (CHA). Previously, symptoms in the hostd.log included 'ESXi error - Skipping interrupt routing entry with bad device number: 176. This is a BIOS bug.
- Resolved the issue where an iSCSI initiator name containing a dash character ('-') could not be created in the iDRAC GUI under Configuration > BIOS Settings > Network Settings > iSCSI Initiator Name. Note that names with dashes are valid according to iSCSI standards.
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
- Updated the followings:
* Intel processor and memory reference codes to 109.D.34 UPLR1(Unified Post Launch Release 1) OOB.
* Intel processor microcode to version 0x5D1 in the 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family.
* Intel processor microcode to version 0x3A1 in the Intel Xeon CPU Max Series.
* Intel processor microcode to version 0x240 in the 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Family.
* Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) BIOS AC Module and SINIT AC Module to version 1.1.A.
* Intel Server Platform Services (SPS) and Manageability Engine (ME) firmware to SPS_E5_6.1.4.047.
* Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) HII settings engine to version 5.00.00.18.
* S160 Software RAID UEFI driver: 7.3.0.0000.
- Improved GPU training management for XE9680. In the event of GPU downtraining, the BIOS will initiate automatic retraining. Should downtraining persist, a warning message will be displayed in both the BIOS POST and LC logs.
- Enhanced SmartNIC / Data Processing Unit (DPU) Boot Sync progress by replacing the number of dots to percentage progress message. DPU Initialization takes several minutes and BIOS needs to wait until it's done during the system boot.
For example, when 10% of the SmartNIC OS Ready timeout value has lapsed
From:
Initializing Data Processing Unit (Do NOT reboot the system)..
To:
Initializing DPU (may take a few minutes, do NOT reset system): 20%
- Added the ISCSI F1/F2 Prompt on Error feature. When the first iSCSI connection stop working, user has to press "F1" to let the server boot to secondary connection. User can disable the prompt error, and boot to secondary without pressing "F1".
The new BIOS Setup item was introduced under Network / ISCSI Device1 sub-menu:
ISCSI F1/F2 Prompt on Error
* Options: Enabled | Disabled
* Default: Enabled
- This product release contains security update DSA-2024-160. Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Version
2.0.3, 2.0.3
Release date
22 May 2024
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
UrgentDell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_PGGGR_WN64_2.0.3.EXE
File Size: 25.66 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:
73a53d17d87c0d2bbdb286883ec6eb19
SHA1:
9385a3d491afcbb68f34ec4b76273a12fe166df5
SHA-256:
33f3f0daac02be469afabc63bae75d226ae48fa7fc81cfb5d21bfb7daa0f1bac
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_PGGGR_LN64_2.0.3.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:
aac023bbe663502f90d3de7c11a4fdbc
SHA1:
09ce33559ee02c84e41eebeb558a84d716f51792
SHA-256:
54b569445d183f4e71f41cdf749dbb6c83d21b51ff0384db343f8428f313c93b
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: BIOS_PGGGR_EFI_020003.efi
File Size: 14.85 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:
8358039f162372cd4b9b6c7520cd46a0
SHA1:
580f606d96ae8e23b1fc39b2234a5483e618f401
SHA-256:
b3cc4bd69df56309268dc29896a77c5884c23a4bccaf909ef6d133f494d91aa7
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R860_R960_XE8640_XE9680_XE9640_XR7620_XR5610_XR8610t_XR8620t_BIOS_2.0.3_ReleaseNote.pdf
File Size: 226.07 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:
58c849859f2536d173303aad8f74ea2d
SHA1:
283310cf41d4cf02266efe983cd58a352e17e3a5
SHA-256:
e0fc930bdfb8ab703064f0e3eecef5c8bc63405983b962ee43ff9c66a8453b47
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_PGGGR_LN64_2.0.3.BIN
File Size: 22.36 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:
50fd666533848d68bf87cc6549dd61ed
SHA1:
24dfe37b0a157de82b8e9086ace93ddeb3432b22
SHA-256:
b282f2c1beedbffc8d2f452e9cfcb21fe9efb206850550335193584b879f3d28
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
Important Information - External:- 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,LCK,FW,2.0.3
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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