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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: PE2970_BIOS_WIN_4.0.4_1.EXE
File size: 4.04 MB
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MD5: 80E582A841C16CEE768FA8A0C52D6992
File Format: This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then double-click it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
File Name: PE2970-040004CBIOS.exe
File size: 681.93 KB
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MD5: 7ec338ba8c6a8eed00abce2442d04862
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: PE2970_BIOS_LX_4.0.4_1.BIN.sign
File size: 194 Bytes
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MD5: 40C151513C768C9B2AE1347D1B977657
File Format: 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.
File Name: PE2970-040004C.exe
File size: 574.18 KB
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MD5: 20282345d9af8cc822ecd3efe8748e85
File Format: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
File Name: PE2970-040004BIOS.txt
File size: 6.5 KB
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MD5: 6d34c56fd20f4ca68959379a093bf862
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.<br /><b>Note:</b> Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
File Name: PE2970_BIOS_LX_4.0.4_1.BIN
File size: 2.6 MB
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MD5: 863F3120D13102107FED9E17607DFF9C
Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Corrected dual-core processor memory bandwidth decrease error.
- Corrected 3.1 GHz processor display error in BIOS setup.
- Corrected a system freeze issue when changing Option ROM settings of a QLogic card.
- Fixed issue where software could display NUMA mode is enabled (node interleaving
is disabled) when NUMA is disabled (node interleaving is enabled).
Enhancements:
- Added support for Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2008 R2 operating system.
- Added support for the new Six-Core AMD Opteron(TM) Processor.
- Added DRAC virtual device boot options.
- Added internal USB port setup option.
- Updated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ACPI table.
- Updated Remote Access Configuration Utility to version 1.28. This corrects an issue
where the domain name cannot be modified with static IP address.
- Updated the embedded 5708C PXE/iSCSI option ROM to version 5.0.2.
Important Information
BIOS version 4.0.4, 4.1.1, and 4.2.1 are not intended for use with 2200 series processors. If you have 2200 series Opteron processors use BIOS version 3.0.3. For 2300 or 2400 series Opteron CPUs use BIOS versions 4.0.4, 4.1.1, or 4.2.1.
Supported Operating Systems
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions for DRMK
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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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