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 EMC Server BIOS for DSS 9600/9620/9630 & DCS 9650/9660R/9670/9690 Version 1.3.7
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 1.3.7 for Dell EMC Server PowerEdge DSS9600/9620/9630 & DCS9650/9660R/9670/9690.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
* Rarely, the system may stop at POST (Power-On-Self-Test) when running reboot test in the BIOS boot mode.
* Several NVMe-related defects are resolved.
* It takes too long in the memory correctable Error-Correcting Code (ECC) logging System Management Interrupt (SMI), which impacts the Omni-Path Architecture Host Fabric Interface (OPA HFI) network performance. Fixed it by removing the redundant data logged to Serial Presence Detection (SPD) to reduce the SMI time from hundreds to several milliseconds.
* Resolved an Intel Management Engine related issue that caused the BIOS version update to fail (fails only when the server was turned on continuously for 24 days since the previous AC power cycle).
- To work around this issue, AC power cycle the system or run the iDRAC RACADM power cycle command before updating the BIOS.
Warning: Running an iDRAC RACADM power cycle command while running an operating system causes an ungraceful shutdown.
- However, this remedy becomes effective only if the device is updated with this BIOS 1.3.7 version.
- The first attempt to upgrade to this 1.3.7 version will fail, but the second attempt will pass if done within 24 hours after the first attempt.
- For more information about the safe power-cycle procedures, see PSQN SLN 309027 here:
http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/SLN309027
Enhancements:
* Updated the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT) BIOS Authenticated Code Module (ACM) to version 1.3.4.
* Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to PLR3.1.
* To address CVE-2017-5715 (http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5715).
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family Processor Microcode to version 0x43.
- CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5754 are addressed by Operating System & Hypervisor updates.
- For more information, visit http://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN308588
Read More* Rarely, the system may stop at POST (Power-On-Self-Test) when running reboot test in the BIOS boot mode.
* Several NVMe-related defects are resolved.
* It takes too long in the memory correctable Error-Correcting Code (ECC) logging System Management Interrupt (SMI), which impacts the Omni-Path Architecture Host Fabric Interface (OPA HFI) network performance. Fixed it by removing the redundant data logged to Serial Presence Detection (SPD) to reduce the SMI time from hundreds to several milliseconds.
* Resolved an Intel Management Engine related issue that caused the BIOS version update to fail (fails only when the server was turned on continuously for 24 days since the previous AC power cycle).
- To work around this issue, AC power cycle the system or run the iDRAC RACADM power cycle command before updating the BIOS.
Warning: Running an iDRAC RACADM power cycle command while running an operating system causes an ungraceful shutdown.
- However, this remedy becomes effective only if the device is updated with this BIOS 1.3.7 version.
- The first attempt to upgrade to this 1.3.7 version will fail, but the second attempt will pass if done within 24 hours after the first attempt.
- For more information about the safe power-cycle procedures, see PSQN SLN 309027 here:
http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/SLN309027
Enhancements:
* Updated the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT) BIOS Authenticated Code Module (ACM) to version 1.3.4.
* Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to PLR3.1.
* To address CVE-2017-5715 (http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5715).
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family Processor Microcode to version 0x43.
- CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5754 are addressed by Operating System & Hypervisor updates.
- For more information, visit http://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN308588
Version
1.3.7, 1.3.7
Release date
18 Feb 2018
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
UrgentDell 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_2MK59_WN64_1.3.7.EXE
File Size: 26.38 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:
1684c1331a5c2d77b98f5f5ca13357f6
SHA1:
8efda2ffeca49a3220ebfb041121a6687e884359
SHA-256:
13ae28e2fea6db537bf3be6711f16dd838ec71ac0af9f0b07f96e207aa0cd41c
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_2MK59_LN_1.3.7.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:
73c851110e806f5c66f4b51e22133fea
SHA1:
fd684e4e9f51f73e7e26653f6487a92f3759115c
SHA-256:
aee9639c06bb54cb3d8f88c2b9ae89d2a43f16b2d8f8501771c6799bbdf2ed99
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_2MK59_LN_1.3.7.BIN
File Size: 26.74 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.
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:
dc8f53821d7980461d470f8855d82416
SHA1:
59e844d3fa37db74af11126746a1578aaa98cc41
SHA-256:
54b3de3f84caecd4c96a062008735551d7ae66b3af9f986908ae1066e0b152c6
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
An Intel Management Engine related issue that caused the BIOS update to fail is resolved in this BIOS 1.3.7 version. See the Fixes section in this Release Notes.
Applies to
PowerEdge BIOS
SWB,GHOST,BIOS,Q1FY19
Installation instructions
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
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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