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 PowerEdge BIOS R630/R730/R730XD Version 2.8.0

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 2.8.0 for Dell PowerEdge R630/R730/R730XD
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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 2.4.3 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 setup option Lower Memory Mapped I/O Base to 512 GB. Default is set to Disabled.
- Added proper identification for maximum DIMM speed of 2666 MHz.
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Version

2.8.0, 2.8.0

Release date

12 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_2JFRF_WN64_2.8.0_01.EXE
File Size: 17.82 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:
763c4327886a3c6c8005c7bc67d29ef5
SHA1:
a07e15f3fc52603821e85a35eb12ade1dda1d8d3
SHA-256:
11fc431462a74c4a0634e3dda66104fd33a75498d6975c42c4d886b3e277c14d

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_2JFRF_LN_2.8.0.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:
8446aafbb3623cc1eb5f1685b64f2daf
SHA1:
9110301a679d4c1b6ea3197469edcffe549df90b
SHA-256:
ebe7f08a71b1183358155ad9bffe12753cb78e5345f5e47dee408591d2a4482b

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: BIOS_2JFRF_EFI_2.8.0.efi
File Size: 5.44 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:
d6fa72333ff3f00c9517710057336c94
SHA1:
d09d46430104fd14791c8fde56e72cda75550d49
SHA-256:
ad2a807d8fc022102b80759de488974de6001a9ab6fd69e5a015b8f105c86762

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R730R730XDR630R_BIOS 2.8.0_RN.pdf
File Size: 247.08 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:
1f99c75c0f990c70f443ff294c8a9c83
SHA1:
abb6679f007a6112103866cebccbf45fe66a1a74
SHA-256:
6a0bd7d6c5684ab288c33e62acd007cf863344e4574ca5cdd3d2388eb6183bfc

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_2JFRF_WN32_2.8.0_01.EXE
File Size: 12.92 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:
fbef8020512232c70a70f7bb3c717dbd
SHA1:
d5845238cbbab3eb7b760ec5b8517ba1d2511af8
SHA-256:
4438fb53cb8843bde543ae015f2bbc98e9c518f20f45d84e81645eb141a3d16a

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_2JFRF_LN_2.8.0.BIN
File Size: 14.39 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:
de5f9def8f84402349ddfd0ed1c27c1b
SHA1:
f7b3663e61e49b374fbdcaa8f1ea863c7ea608fe
SHA-256:
7fb5252fa21512cfab786867cd188d6cb3b5be4d397463a92bf1c6247792ee47

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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.
INFO,BIOS LOCK,R630XL,Q1FY19
INFO,BIOS LOCK,R730XL,Q1FY19
PowerEdge BIOS
SWB,BIOS,13G,SECT7,Q1FY19
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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