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 BIOS 11G, 1.3.6

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PowerEdge T610, BIOS, 1.3.6
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Fixes & Enhancements

* Updated UEFI drivers
* Improved Power Management performance for Active Power Controller mode
* Added Life Cycle Version 1.3 Support
* Added support for additional memory configurations
* Improved non-fatal error logging
* Updated the iDRAC Configuration Utility
* Added Virtual Flash IPMI boot support
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Version

1.3.6, 1.3.6

Release date

06 Dec 2011

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Critical
Dell 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

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: PET610_BIOS_WIN_1.3.6.EXE
File Size: 5.21 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:
9ed4d4cc973285d9efe40ab113433d36
SHA1:
48c4867bf8244c57f5526ff53d4278ae0591a45a
SHA-256:
12cbcf40f5581de2ba93610c70afe4fee2da8510f3ef2d3327bbd347617ac947

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: PET610_BIOS_LX_1.3.6.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 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:
3caf571a6463659041ba03ce9627c3ce
SHA1:
e4bdd1657c81fe10f24e4b259be4d64710be7da6
SHA-256:
79b8e6c1c72d1ebc4af0f3f05f4ecded224bd0292175550e7a5c7ed8af81ee32

File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: T610-010306C.exe
File Size: 1.4 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of a BIOS-executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable USB flash drive, then boot the system to the USB flash drive and run the program.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
e3772dcf269e567432eb265c956c48c6
SHA1:
c1ac57c10371d4dd6fc5dcf99b04c4bce0279dc2
SHA-256:
3bf8a6a37e0437a65795324d8f3eb73f55ea17e5ff38d3a49076b47b546137ae

File Format: External release notes
File Name: T610-010306BIOS.txt
File Size: 6.81 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
2f47576cd3659ba67af8c7e547ddc0c5
SHA1:
a1a4c4f6fa351cac2e9e3a781a4de6384bab14af
SHA-256:
5e15c3e3ff36c8fa20c20f85ecaaecdd9cc05f0baf8e40653d94883d3678fba3

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: PET610_BIOS_LX_1.3.6.BIN
File Size: 3.46 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
13dad23d13a629446cade2368a8ecf31
SHA1:
abce93bf4bbc5cd26fe4abc904069d70188d30e2
SHA-256:
446b09b4b1c72db48d25807f47da53c8a0e58dcb550edd1019e2f337630f4880

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

Additional details

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Server BIOS 11G
public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, PET610_BIOS_LX_1.3.6.BIN.sign

Dell Update Package Instructions for PET610_BIOS_WIN_1.3.6.EXE:

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.


Instructions for T610-010306BIOS.txt:

1) Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.

2) Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.

3) Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.

4) Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.

5) If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.

6) Double click the Icon on your desktop for the newly saved file.
The Dell Bios Release Notes window appears.

Instructions for T610-010306C.exe

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
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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