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Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R440/R540/T440 Version 1.6.11
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BIOS_3P4XY_LN_1.6.11.BIN | 26.73 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
BIOS_3P4XY_LN_1.6.11.BIN
File Size:
26.73 MB
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:
96d7bdb10647ffc91db7a1d14b2bbd67
SHA1:
16b7bbca32808ee09b09bbdc42ef24c9ec5c647e
SHA-256:
4a70f629ec35c65f81a897ff997ddb0e033079db2367379d78f1ea14abd60fc5
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- During POST, if a faulty PCIe faulty card is installed, the "PCIe link training failure" message is not
displayed.
- The XenServer stops responding when restarting the server.
- The Management Engine becomes unresponsive when there is an incompatibility between the versions
of Server Platform Services (SPS) and Management Engine Interface (ME) drivers.
- Added the Configurable Thermal Design Power (TDP) Setup option in the processor settings.
- On the System Setup page (by pressing F2), the Red Screen of Death (RSOD) is displayed when
creating or deleting RAID and erasing the BOSS physical disk drive.
- The PCI-E Maximum Payload Size is set to 256 bytes in all the downstream ports of PLX switches.
- The Time To Live (TTL) value was hard coded in a UEFI PXE client by using 16 as the default value, but
you can now edit the TTL value and change its default value of 16.
- Fixed an issue that calculated incorrect power availability when Configuration Thermal Design Power
(TDP) is set to Level 1 or 2.
Enhancements
- Added support to Windows Server 2019.
- Enhanced the BIOS security features.
- Updated the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT) BIOS Authenticated Code Module (ACM) to
version 1.3.9.
- Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to PLR8.
- Updated the S140 Software RAID firmware to version 5.4.0-0001.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family Processor Microcode to version 0x50.
- Updated the Intel Management Engine firmware to version 04.00.04.401.
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- During POST, if a faulty PCIe faulty card is installed, the "PCIe link training failure" message is not
displayed.
- The XenServer stops responding when restarting the server.
- The Management Engine becomes unresponsive when there is an incompatibility between the versions
of Server Platform Services (SPS) and Management Engine Interface (ME) drivers.
- Added the Configurable Thermal Design Power (TDP) Setup option in the processor settings.
- On the System Setup page (by pressing F2), the Red Screen of Death (RSOD) is displayed when
creating or deleting RAID and erasing the BOSS physical disk drive.
- The PCI-E Maximum Payload Size is set to 256 bytes in all the downstream ports of PLX switches.
- The Time To Live (TTL) value was hard coded in a UEFI PXE client by using 16 as the default value, but
you can now edit the TTL value and change its default value of 16.
- Fixed an issue that calculated incorrect power availability when Configuration Thermal Design Power
(TDP) is set to Level 1 or 2.
Enhancements
- Added support to Windows Server 2019.
- Enhanced the BIOS security features.
- Updated the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT) BIOS Authenticated Code Module (ACM) to
version 1.3.9.
- Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to PLR8.
- Updated the S140 Software RAID firmware to version 5.4.0-0001.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family Processor Microcode to version 0x50.
- Updated the Intel Management Engine firmware to version 04.00.04.401.
Version
1.6.11, 1.6.11
Release date
04 Dec 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:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
BIOS_3P4XY_LN_1.6.11.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:
6c2446bee1187c10c380cc748f5c05a5
SHA1:
dea437767ec433d7b981d218b7b9c3070e53427a
SHA-256:
5734e2c10f45dbaf439cfd32fcd74962e373bbf86f873775a82c4a81a3049c08
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
BIOS_3P4XY_EFI_1.6.11.efi
File Size:
17.98 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:
86c2c383c1ca9dae41a88ff73095298c
SHA1:
9e4a28347a347e2d3a4007f1860afe9e630c323e
SHA-256:
615dd7591cc5c1c6d83166cadec88fa8fbe1f966a1bb245d8d61969da96c98e5
File Format:
An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:
R440R540T440_BIOS.1.6.11_RN.pdf
File Size:
558.68 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:
82aa1edfaaaa787f5164efb24e16c22c
SHA1:
5e1b58d5f308252d84146fd82b8db01ab09bba22
SHA-256:
da8410f52f2a118df2d2c73599edfc732dd1aebd85484dca12540490a66763a2
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
BIOS_3P4XY_WN64_1.6.11.EXE
File Size:
26.31 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:
8136df939ae4185a9aaaade6869b59cb
SHA1:
18ed6004a7b93d41538c091de76e6c2f34e10956
SHA-256:
78e98bf7e59ccb8a0de0fdc7bce21a945ee1772a4638df578e96e5a01adc4ba8
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
This release provides continued code optimization to improve stability and performance.
Other Available Versions
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2.2.1125 Jun 2019
2.2.931 May 2019
1.7.011 Feb 2019
1.5.630 Oct 2018
1.4.827 Jun 2018
1.4.511 Jun 2018
1.3.718 Feb 2018
1.2.1120 Nov 2017
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
Taurus BIOS
Installation instructions
Dell EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell EMC Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign
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