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 PowerEdge R210 II Version 2.9.0
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.PowerEdge R210 II BIOS Version 2.9.0
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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 Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 V2 Series E1 stepping microcode (Patch
ID=0x1F).
- Updated Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 Series D2 stepping microcode (Patch
ID=0x2D).
- 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- 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 Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 V2 Series E1 stepping microcode (Patch
ID=0x1F).
- Updated Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 Series D2 stepping microcode (Patch
ID=0x2D).
- 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
2.9.0, 2.9.0
Release date
07 Mar 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: R210-II_BIOS_GX98T_WN64_2.9.0.EXE
File Size: 13.68 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:
f299caaed39572663068eb20a84fd780
SHA1:
7bb0dce98917a8fe0afae9d815568fe8eedffdd0
SHA-256:
b7ae24835e565da6115b4073d62726021700c471c7c1d7b0a42581219482546f
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: R210-II_BIOS_GX98T_LN_2.9.0.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:
80d41f4949a1c0e6b1d44e5d3da278e5
SHA1:
93f2a221157a1ab01066621498e8a9f14f863004
SHA-256:
983fb2473c065982beb668dcfd0bb651c843d45858216913547509cfa836669f
File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: PER210II_020900.exe
File Size: 8.12 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:
893ec4cb1eec71794424af502fac34b1
SHA1:
9149a1e12c555fc3073258bd518c75a064c58086
SHA-256:
e3230101c5cdb49cc78349946cacab31a061ea559eea494c71f63b148f6f6b21
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: PowerEdge_R210II_BIOS_02_09_00_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 259.97 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:
14001a98cee5b4b030908c67b49356fd
SHA1:
25ffdc23a1409b7a2eaed466dd608326486a06c1
SHA-256:
8ebd9a6693a0bbac45e70ba5a9a6474ec28aef6434d5ccc14458b7027bd72adb
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: R210-II_BIOS_GX98T_WN32_2.9.0.EXE
File Size: 10.92 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:
fb2eb92f7fef3252e10f6bbe8be41ae7
SHA1:
63bf56609f5493257936911043b0b9f5895981d6
SHA-256:
eb4096642b9e9d4da8879bdb1af07769622baeb114bf8001c5f6c415236f51f4
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: R210-II_BIOS_GX98T_LN_2.9.0.BIN
File Size: 11.86 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:
0a2b77780b38449a26391ea59ca5efca
SHA1:
d9ca79625886298d0eaf1c2219a465cd8bf5cbb1
SHA-256:
84166637f6be072a48126241744ae64d0b0223e1c4f8366dda34210fb0363859
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
This BIOS contains critical processor microcode updates. See Fixes and Enhancements for details.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
Server BIOS 11G
Installation instructions
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 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
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 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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