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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell Server BIOS 11G, 2.1.9
Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.PowerEdge R710, BIOS, 2.1.9
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Fixes & Enhancements
* Support for Lifecycle Controller 1.4
* Updated the embedded 5709C PXE/iSCSI option ROM to version 5.2.7
* Updated the embedded 5709C UEFI driver to version 5.2.13
* Updated UEFI drivers with certain fixes provided by the EFI Development Kit (EDK) between
August 2009 and December 2009
* Updated the iDRAC Configuration Utility
* Added settings in SETUP for Intel (R) Xeon (R) Processor 5600 Series
* Added AES-NI display in SETUP for Intel (R) Xeon (R) Processor 5600 Series
* Updated CPU RC
* Updated MRC
* Updated chipset RC
* Updated chipset support
* Enabled Round robin redirection for logical mode in Intel (R) 5500/5600 Series Chipset
* Corrected an issue where, in a dual processor system, the Machine Check Error was
logged as a CPU3 or CPU4 instead of CPU1 or CPU2.
* Corrected to prevent 3 DIMMs per channel from operating at 1.35V in Custom Power Profile mode.
Read More* Updated the embedded 5709C PXE/iSCSI option ROM to version 5.2.7
* Updated the embedded 5709C UEFI driver to version 5.2.13
* Updated UEFI drivers with certain fixes provided by the EFI Development Kit (EDK) between
August 2009 and December 2009
* Updated the iDRAC Configuration Utility
* Added settings in SETUP for Intel (R) Xeon (R) Processor 5600 Series
* Added AES-NI display in SETUP for Intel (R) Xeon (R) Processor 5600 Series
* Updated CPU RC
* Updated MRC
* Updated chipset RC
* Updated chipset support
* Enabled Round robin redirection for logical mode in Intel (R) 5500/5600 Series Chipset
* Corrected an issue where, in a dual processor system, the Machine Check Error was
logged as a CPU3 or CPU4 instead of CPU1 or CPU2.
* Corrected to prevent 3 DIMMs per channel from operating at 1.35V in Custom Power Profile mode.
Version
2.1.9, 2.1.9
Release date
06 Dec 2011
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: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: PER710_BIOS_WIN_2.1.9.EXE
File Size: 5.29 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:
a553d280be9ac4e561453d378426cc02
SHA1:
2a43a835c9a65d7b98c5e4d3be9946c9180a5bb1
SHA-256:
4dc24c5f8d6fa1519aad5561f5cce01471c8fdf5066757543264974be2312378
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.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:
032297322b52ef6133ef562d2f98e748
SHA1:
b87f08847802124f5ec9cc8cdfddb51e8f69459d
SHA-256:
5a7476bb7600c7235e7fb184af38c2660d7efc8caeeff4c518f9f29b46045372
File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: R710-020109C.exe
File Size: 1.48 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:
6de472488e92b5f3df0c646093eb52c9
SHA1:
82cd94b406637643d671ea9a9c8c29d56a67acd2
SHA-256:
bc0492d6a5de0a291b42bb2575815c82a7ffcbcc4bac660d741c4510023f4d34
File Format: External release notes
File Name: R710-020109BIOS.txt
File Size: 8.93 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:
6a6810634346599ed61a44b42f67bf69
SHA1:
c0984918cd1957fd4517be883d73f928fb0cd20b
SHA-256:
3cca7f9bb6e577b0b754cc3777b0b26bcde01b9a9cc16671b0287b2e51bf7f74
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.BIN
File Size: 3.21 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:
b0123e6990e9b8f4e6f1c2043646ac9e
SHA1:
f8e4d2df43a05170c254025318d1620eb41f6056
SHA-256:
65b08df108b1ee79e3213309fb8112c8cf96c7ce51fce678ecdeb44bec439c61
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
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Server BIOS 11G
Installation instructions
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 "./PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.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 "./PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Dell Update Package Instructions for PER710_BIOS_WIN_2.1.9.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 R710-020109BIOS.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.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.BIN.sign:
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, PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.BIN.sign
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 "./PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.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 "./PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Dell Update Package Instructions for PER710_BIOS_WIN_2.1.9.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 R710-020109BIOS.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.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.BIN.sign:
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, PER710_BIOS_LX_2.1.9.BIN.sign
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