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 M610,M610X Version 6.4.0
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 M610,M610X BIOS Version 6.4.0
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Fixes & Enhancements
What's New
* Intel Xeon processor 5600 Series B1 stepping microcode 0x1A.
* Intel Xeon processor 5500 Series D0 stepping microcode 0x19.
Fixes
* Corrected an issue where Virtual-APIC Page Accesses With 32-Bit PAE Paging
May Cause a System Crash.
Read More* Intel Xeon processor 5600 Series B1 stepping microcode 0x1A.
* Intel Xeon processor 5500 Series D0 stepping microcode 0x19.
Fixes
* Corrected an issue where Virtual-APIC Page Accesses With 32-Bit PAE Paging
May Cause a System Crash.
Version
6.4.0, 6.4.0
Release date
09 Oct 2013
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_RR08W_WN64_6.4.0.EXE
File Size: 18.93 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:
08943f5c5edc5465e2f307a258180037
SHA1:
4ad53d6daeea3e09bd8283334bdba5ee6ce10000
SHA-256:
ef22769c656262e4637daf32cad736f7b1b4492fd3cc918d7ec13c61c1903b25
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_RR08W_LN_6.4.0.BIN.sign
File Size: 189 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:
880d302c59bdc46aa503a004fd03dc1c
SHA1:
fbcc661fe88d57b642b11d453d0059f25c28ca00
SHA-256:
d481350a6cc832751628c0fa0f3fed2e5796b64f8c9b3d1c6d94389e53374cd8
File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: PEM610-060400C.exe
File Size: 1.58 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:
8cee14c84c0f750af433f9e606fabf5a
SHA1:
0931bdd60697ab985f310eacd81e8bab33286b40
SHA-256:
08ccbb93a11e173c4f3818626443915245ef3b36b94b92798f67e52e5662b84e
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: PEM610_BIOS 06 04 00 Release Notes.pdf
File Size: 257.84 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:
3d21f99572069111e0cac86d121531cf
SHA1:
2732dbb7cf5443a1279f198bc4f9e3575e905aa4
SHA-256:
4f639769542f88fd5aead33ee57889f0529980c65c86d01eda1bd2cfb9a3b4be
File Format: External release notes
File Name: PEM610_BIOS 06 04 00 Release Notes.txt
File Size: 13.41 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
2a72380e0ae833df4db840f0dfe0ac65
SHA1:
dde693368ea52f255cefa64d80b3010b6efde167
SHA-256:
e794b5bb53bd7151fd77326d1a71799c1ec07c544b6a2db545e268504f6fa1cd
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_RR08W_WN32_6.4.0.EXE
File Size: 11.29 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:
d6ddcf6f0107fdfe0f746251849611aa
SHA1:
ddb32e25356a3456b09af8c4bffd7fc8e8d00490
SHA-256:
acac5465479a62fa95a9c9a9adcd780537030fbb0d81c5e20b43d20fb2c34bb2
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_RR08W_LN_6.4.0.BIN
File Size: 8.74 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:
c13a1d22e93ec8d9b3d78eb039ba1ca6
SHA1:
df208d6de3c78cea9dfe3ab17cff43f6042a25c6
SHA-256:
0a879485e9fcc96990df9bfecb774b546a635893709072f064f0baf12e92442d
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
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
Reboot will be required
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
Reboot will be required
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