PowerEdge: XE8640 GPU ERoT Update Failed

Summary: PowerEdge XE8640 GPU ERoT Update Failed

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Symptoms

When try to update the PowerEdge XE8640 GPU Embedded root of Trust (ERoT): H100_SXM5_EROT_cec1736-ecfw-0002.0178.0000-n00-installer, by following the installation guide, the update failed with error messages as below:


Nvidia firmware utility 

Cause

Check the OS logs if there are error messages like below:
Oct 11 22:05:32 supportlive kernel: Lockdown: H100_SXM5_EROT_: Direct PCI access is restricted; see man kernel_lockdown.7

This is due to the "secure boot" is enabled.

Resolution

Disable the "Secure boot" in BIOS setup.
After the ERoT is updated successfully, enable the "Secure boot" in BIOS setup.

Affected Products

PowerEdge XE8640
Article Properties
Article Number: 000239198
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 07 Jul 2025
Version:  3
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