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 EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R650xs/R750xs/R450/R550/T550 Version 1.3.8
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.This release contains BIOS firmware version 1.3.8 for Dell EMC Server PowerEdge R650xs, R750xs, R450, R550 and T550.
This release provides support for Windows Server 2022 Operating System and Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) function working on VMware ESXi 6.7 Update 3.
This release provides support for Windows Server 2022 Operating System and Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) function working on VMware ESXi 6.7 Update 3.
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BIOS_V3W13_LN64_1.3.8.BIN | 17.58 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
BIOS_V3W13_LN64_1.3.8.BIN
File Size:
17.58 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:
91dbd5ba777aeb3ebc98252e5b37543e
SHA1:
9d0d75ffbcdf7b06177e4b5b757edc9b1636c3fa
SHA-256:
4e31dd09f3980aea45837ba838c0f6208f58da337d7377eeb1dcff2144de7f84
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- None for this release
Enhancements
- Update Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) SINIT AC Module to version 1.0.F.
- Support for Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) function working on VMware ESXi 6.7 Update 3.
Read More
- None for this release
Enhancements
- Update Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) SINIT AC Module to version 1.0.F.
- Support for Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) function working on VMware ESXi 6.7 Update 3.
Version
1.3.8, 1.3.8
Release date
06 Sep 2021
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
File Format:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
BIOS_V3W13_LN64_1.3.8.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:
ba227c7760ca4a1d7e9f70f6a8d1e65a
SHA1:
472b6a212ab98c2dc68c86e5a2df665eaa8a66ab
SHA-256:
ffe5dac47f245f3c31df61e7556e2a1e908e06042eb5fc758276e4d180725d47
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
BIOS15GIL2-010308.efi
File Size:
13.32 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:
9382db81f68a521732669ce7c2a3520d
SHA1:
dbe6c5d9ae9034d7faf3e99e2f61485c30489d33
SHA-256:
8ec0b57f30a9f25962336fa7a3f53c806277bda6a5b09941ed49891a34a61b96
File Format:
An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:
R750xs_R650xs_R550_R450_T550_BIOS_1.3.8_ReleaseNote.pdf
File Size:
114.26 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:
14af8a115dda895d7785e41dbd3aceeb
SHA1:
5dbfe3636d3961a007d9d85ccfd3b342e15e8984
SHA-256:
36a6019636e170d17f9e3a22aa43d3fbb5a197f53e5ad95ba0908f020e1f570c
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
BIOS_V3W13_WN64_1.3.8.EXE
File Size:
21.37 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:
3c085effe3e66271907c7d3507cc3502
SHA1:
65c9980c90daf69c87fd65193af689438365252c
SHA-256:
c9daf869d92cf9376e99ef6ddb7896fb6af7608136662a38c5a7ddf06f599192
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
PowerEdge BIOS
Installation instructions
Dell EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 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
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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 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
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