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

Dell Server BIOS R930 Version 2.5.1

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 to address CVE-2017-5715. CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5754 do not require a microcode update. This release contains BIOS firmware version 2.5.1 for Dell PowerEdge R930
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- None

Enhancements
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor Microcode to address CVE-2017-5715 (http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5715).
- Updated the Intel Xeon processor E7-4800/8800 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x0b00002A.
- Updated the Intel Xeon processor E7-4800/8800 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x11
- CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5754 are addressed by Operating System & Hypervisor updates.
- Please see more information at http://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN308588
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Version

2.5.1, 2.5.1

Release date

05 Mar 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_5TND0_WN64_2.5.1.EXE
File Size: 17.86 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:
525dc79895b8a86854f171fb0d424b45
SHA1:
8f6aaebedea7177b221c2c54f5efe12fb4b8d494
SHA-256:
5d260f888626377b9a5fe3fe114e5f5bb7028a8a403861dadd3a5a3653b78ed9

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_5TND0_LN_2.5.1.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:
241f85852684c9ddfe2f2ef73f4267ea
SHA1:
f0911be26656ebd54397c7d4bf53083e7b935efe
SHA-256:
b0f43a1263ec48625acd7a140010caafd6d28ff9dab2c0ba28accce0921e5e2c

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: BIOS_EFI_5TND0_2.5.1.efi
File Size: 5.35 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:
2fbba005e21e2b81b3dd34affdfa10d9
SHA1:
ce477591450afe5290855fd91b62c937ad63fd63
SHA-256:
682d7fb63d4c6297f5deb6dcef948db5da3c1220ab2c8d11c7afcd6c9563a944

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R930_BIOS 2.5.1_RN.pdf
File Size: 269.24 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:
c334840c5b252c393aee3a91b6bccb8e
SHA1:
84efbaa49f053ff849982ccc1cadb8cb42c57c4d
SHA-256:
524e20a834eaf9871ff328f71fa5dc3141a48d6df1356367605292b568626fe4

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_5TND0_WN32_2.5.1.EXE
File Size: 12.97 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:
659ec55227230fa10dfe342cab5046e1
SHA1:
93ca0e3972e0ae6a838cf8253cdb537aa5c55f04
SHA-256:
24659d9ec18169442df576234e64ee194a78694a810c806b4cacbab96dc991e9

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_5TND0_LN_2.5.1.BIN
File Size: 14.43 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:
66b2765a04e73e007145803ed00c8f5e
SHA1:
33050e6e34a11c9e7fa621fdb6bf013c29be52a6
SHA-256:
4634dbe08d7b6c9fe1df3f10c2ee12c86a9e6f639066b434956cdde37c71a0fe

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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 R930 System 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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