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 R830 Version 1.7.1

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 1.7.1 for Dell PowerEdge R830
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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 E5-2600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x0b00002A.
- Updated the Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x3C.
- 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

1.7.1, 1.7.1

Release date

24 Feb 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_VF6FT_WN64_1.7.1.EXE
File Size: 17.72 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:
bc0ac99a4c2b08f197a3f1b300ae5b59
SHA1:
7dd479695af8bca6657b4995ecd37fb0097926d8
SHA-256:
b2d2808f2ec2a34786f5657211724c7812fe0778ff3f5c496bf1f8677537b78e

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_VF6FT_LN_1.7.1.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:
10d7bd17d168595b2285a89ef3841d74
SHA1:
1db8bc92b9c3877a3e40e8a94ad682b410b9984f
SHA-256:
37137c82e404ea186d81b6ac2871f7b6ccfca67cc89197afec8065bcb1d52c1c

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: r830-010701.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:
9a58b3f688495fcb6216af945a8f4b7d
SHA1:
cb302ebb0b7939dc3e293f66c7e6fbeedb21b211
SHA-256:
b7e1af072918f876d8a29f879cd7625bdc09e624c26907cd86965f9a03041f97

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R830_01_07_01_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 365.08 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:
440fe0b877147fbd8e3eaab75db98593
SHA1:
70c983bf90fe3835f270953ecdb4547c59fcb2ca
SHA-256:
6a083c0d4907642e5961feba15453ca12197e13fca971604cc7bfb53e2f144eb

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_VF6FT_WN32_1.7.1.EXE
File Size: 12.84 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:
04d59f0317610c4e710d61d6433ea381
SHA1:
89a77252dae510917c06e393528937e906a6f6ac
SHA-256:
0417b989af17f6d4e938e8b31324351de04fc033a918905183f624b467a76b71

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_VF6FT_LN_1.7.1.BIN
File Size: 14.3 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:
2469bfac02eb1d3f0a09b39d55597e40
SHA1:
41790316f8a4ad17916e081a573eb8c5830af76b
SHA-256:
6ed7bd24f6bebc18564ae5dabded81ff102cac3bbb072a26c0c104b4e8e749f6

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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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