Dell Server PowerEdge BIOS R730/R730-xd Version 1.2.10

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 : XR23Y

Importance : Recommended

Version : 1.2.10, 1.2.10 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 09 Apr 2015

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

PowerEdge R730/R730-xd BIOS Version 1.2.10

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_XR23Y_WN64_1.2.10.EXE

File size: 24.31 MB

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

MD5: f9a92f53bbe8569d7bc15efe2e13da11

SHA1: de33ce5f2c416d7cd8440c18122b94998c13aa9f

SHA-256: 2f6c7783d8c5cfe5367a74c12726d3fec19a8e6d8bb54bc6eb53b898c73f183f

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_XR23Y_LN_1.2.10.BIN.sign

File size: 194 Bytes

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

MD5: ebf9ae6dddad2a7cd824183b79c382de

SHA1: 9a41b1f0a3d0e2d8d05666bae15ddd305e65bbf0

SHA-256: 419577e8cf9057b5e498c8160038223186e1aebaf1fb6a5059e8dd73dd168c1d

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: R730-010210.efi

File size: 4.91 MB

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

MD5: 66119cc4c1418f2a3d792f0da524c6f5

SHA1: 22f0abf3364536607e7b9e4d88fbb8c37625007d

SHA-256: 78c6a91baec46b2b30454640c478839dbc6abbbbb5968d54613141870f785a01

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: R730R730XD_BIOS_01_02_10_Release_Note.pdf

File size: 55.02 KB

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

MD5: cadc1973bb58a71e291e84809ad0a842

SHA1: 48d2f8d395fb36e95dbe1af2e126fc4f695f14d6

SHA-256: 0c2b8ef0ba9fe25c9e285637f22a8e13a8875fe926aeb58fbf5bffd33d08a668

Download .PDF

File Format: 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.

File Name: BIOS_XR23Y_WN32_1.2.10.EXE

File size: 16.78 MB

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

MD5: 7fb83d4414d4e69b8647844c5971d8e5

SHA1: 4756ab957a2bbbcd1b8483e507ca2fe694ccddbe

SHA-256: aa6ee5e2e8a636738d74adf6ba6225cb2e18948c4833b606c2bcf7d5a6c41277

Download .EXE

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_XR23Y_LN_1.2.10.BIN

File size: 18.48 MB

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

MD5: 071bbbd1e3fc59711737dda811546051

SHA1: cf5ec8dcef012d9cfbb4411e3237793c6e50fcd6

SHA-256: 1762a47d66a3fd6a154c5a771bb271f94f65fb08772f2b5c9415540928953b75

Download .BIN

Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
-Fixed NVME device surprise-removal issue.
-Fixed an issue with some complex USB monitors.
-Fixed a console redirection output issue where console redirection was not shutting-off when 'Serial Communication' is set to 'OFF'.
-Fixed an issue where the system and the mouse stop responding when selecting the "Blink" option while configuring Dell NVMe PCIe SSD under the 'Device Settings' HII menu.
-Fixed an issue where system power may exceed Power Cap limits for as much as 8 seconds when input power is lost to one PSU in a redundant PSU configuration.
-Fixed an issue with the System Profile feature, where the configuration options are not applied when changed remotely.

Enhancements
-Updated the Intel processor and memory reference code to MR11.
-Updated the Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 V3 product family processor microcode to 0x2D.
-Updated the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware version to SPS_E5_03.00.07.164.0_MR1-G_WBG_REL.
-Updated the BIOS HII Setup menu as follows:
--"Processor Settings" page
---Removed the option to Enable/Disable "ExecuteDisable". This option is always enabled.
--"Memory Settings" page
---Grayed-out Node Interleave when only 1 CPU is installed.
---Enabled "Home snoop" and "Early snoop" to be selectable when "Node Interleaving" is Enabled.
-Enable Airflow (CFM) and Exhaust Temperature for PTAS.
-Added Workload profile feature.

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

Reboot will be required

Dell Server PowerEdge BIOS R730/R730-xd Version 1.2.10

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Fixes & Enhancements

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