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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge R830 Version 1.8.0

Restart required AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This release contains new Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family Processor Microcode Enhancement to address security vulnerability CVE-2018-3639 and CVE-2018-3640. This release contains BIOS firmware version 1.8.0 for Dell PowerEdge R830.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixed issues (this release)
- For memory sizes less than 1 TB, updated the MTRR algorithm to the same behavior as 1.4.2 and earlier BIOS versions.

New and enhanced features
- Enhancement to address security vulnerability CVE-2018-3639 (https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-3639).
- Enhancement to address security vulnerability CVE-2018-3640 (https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-3640).
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x0b00002E.
- Updated the Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x3D.
- Added setup option QPI Link L1 Power Management. Default is set to Enabled.
- Added proper identification for maximum DIMM speed of 2666 MHz.
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Version

1.8.0, 1.8.0

Release date

14 Jun 2018

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 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_3F75P_WN64_1.8.0_01.EXE
File Size: 17.76 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
8889e24a5f5bd48e927ec28ab0081193
SHA1:
00cc544262c84fa59f25e4dd296c7184a12eea20
SHA-256:
465fb54ca354437938afa3101b9a254105ab69a74dc5559bb5980716e84dbd2a

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_3F75P_LN_1.8.0.BIN.sign
File Size: 226 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:
f17f1a7e20a74550915d66279d6c2c9b
SHA1:
718e7244c2b16a9ce6994516793e0acfc90b2f8b
SHA-256:
a690668807fe8a79402200eb3229d919f92dcb3570ab7c58673b035d7dd32a89

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: r830-010800.efi
File Size: 5.38 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
7fe51cfc344385a8bb7253cac8a2cc94
SHA1:
ed9c1c47d4118e060a826c26dc0e902e951ed6e2
SHA-256:
a60f46a1e6ce58bd08402db1bc44c271ad0f0c3c9ce10708b3756dfbffab15eb

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R830_BIOS_1.8.0_RN.pdf
File Size: 415.98 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
feac0301790c4cdbd3773035a6ffea46
SHA1:
0d7ff2f90bc2c5742ecd1db5a82fff5b3777c5a4
SHA-256:
328854c5c6c9727c117e3331c2734b2d60e071a3c395a7c5605fd859422abb30

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_3F75P_WN32_1.8.0_01.EXE
File Size: 12.86 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:
d4090a5e60ba5c14e271b3eff359eb30
SHA1:
e465368fbafafd30423eb9babc235f1c1500b379
SHA-256:
5d0e9be983f8ff1fce20780488bc3c20a7e59c2c9aab07559d5bdeff55df47e4

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_3F75P_LN_1.8.0.BIN
File Size: 14.33 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:
f08fe525dfb2974efd04166a1fd0fbd4
SHA1:
6fd75968d0ae909dc0e32a33669b21c0b473b88c
SHA-256:
bd2d69ef1a4c5d99ecb625061cbc7d3645901ce994d1c6ecd334cac310e14a2d

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Dell highly recommends applying this update as soon as possible. The update contains changes to improve the reliability and availability of your Dell system.
PowerEdge R830 BIOS
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

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