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 Server BIOS 11G, 2.1.15

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PowerEdge R610, BIOS, 2.1.15
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Fixes & Enhancements

* Updated Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5600 Series B1 stepping microcode (Patch ID=0x10). This update resolves an issue on the Westmere-EP (5600 series) processors that may result in an invalid memory DRAM state, system hang, reboot, memory ECC errors or unpredictable system behavior.
This issue is not unique to Dell PowerEdge servers and is resolved by a new revision of Intels microcode that is available in this BIOS revision. Intel Xeon 5500 series processors are not affected by this issue.
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Version

2.1.15, 2.1.15

Release date

06 Dec 2011

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Urgent
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: PER610_BIOS_WIN_2.1.15.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:
ca79cd4dd17d8a8dcb49be28f4fb08fe
SHA1:
71576ee9dc81403c740f3973faadd1345d49b535
SHA-256:
dbca21afc90c424297d4520e2a9a1d4db3f3a49b78b541c8b8fac833bc9ca9ff
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: PER610_BIOS_LX_2.1.15.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:
1cc8144afdea4ea0e2f6fe9dfb6e170d
SHA1:
56b2a451a7e8f703b8749c5f70443b9c40ecca89
SHA-256:
a941ab6bca87d932763b3dd4681f2d6657806ecbe5a742e64ff79d5e81ad8acd
File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: R610-020115C.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:
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
SHA1:
da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709
SHA-256:
e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855
File Format: External release notes
File Name: R610-020115BIOS.txt
File Size: 9.46 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:
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
SHA1:
da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709
SHA-256:
e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: PER610_BIOS_LX_2.1.15.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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
8852ca49beb1d9ba339170b8d8ebe122
SHA1:
f5a80d49e2d3e5b8dbe103953344f4df39ce7397
SHA-256:
126904cd55c74fa6fc9148a6409dcd0ad371fb2a69750a2af4e74deebc0f9228

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

Additional details

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* This BIOS release includes a microcode update for the Intel Xeon processor 5600 series. Intel and Dell recommend applying the update as soon as possible.
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Server BIOS 11G
k 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 "./PER610_BIOS_LX_2.1.15.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 "./PER610_BIOS_LX_2.1.15.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.


Dell Update Package Instructions for PER610_BIOS_WIN_2.1.15.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 R610-020115BIOS.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 PER610_BIOS_LX_2.1.15.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, PER610_BIOS_LX_2.1.15.BIN.sign

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