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 PowerEdge BIOS R440/R540/T440 Version 1.7.0

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BIOS_9HGPC_LN_1.7.0.BIN | 26.72 MB
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_9HGPC_LN_1.7.0.BIN
File Size: 26.72 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
2cbaa4d4f461be5c2e1a856a07711cb5
SHA1:
cb32660277be9952db5171191dec7475030ba0c5
SHA-256:
ba0ac5d2221b1204d2d6c9dd6ac21dbfa5079c79e71de525b3720bb94e8b19e9

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- The Dell Internal Dual SD Modules (IDSDMs) are not displayed in the Hard-Disk list of the Boot Manager Menu to give a wrong impression that the IDSDMs are not a part of the list.

Enhancements
- None for this release.
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Version

1.7.0, 1.7.0

Release date

11 Feb 2019

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.
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File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_9HGPC_LN_1.7.0.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:
e298b66b61c7de96dfd384dc7159d1b9
SHA1:
268698a896fea48b974cc477eab9f7f50248b84c
SHA-256:
2f4589e5c46d9a0450bffba38b1dd1478851365c0b2669068af3843f73c63495

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: BIOS_9HGPC_EFI_1.7.0.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:
815912e5d0bd9d8cf81d54b34bb4a7b0
SHA1:
24697ce44090a6e1c9e186fbcf643fab571cf8a5
SHA-256:
7643e7c00b1668de48080b7865fe8fb35f656d05f9d44ec62b33c9113fd3eac3

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R440R540T440_BIOS.1.7.0_RN.pdf
File Size: 189.35 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:
b75cc1838c30b5cb9db195c77cbedc07
SHA1:
bbe694332aacb38c1cad342312cc73c7a4207536
SHA-256:
d32b8891887edd4f5afa308134b6a1e3b390b900369e41dd4f05a446b34e248a

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_9HGPC_WN64_1.7.0_01.EXE
File Size: 26.35 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:
f0f595b4b73052cc7bac39576cab0774
SHA1:
2bd14389794f1e9bb8d4fc4afb122d3e14630e91
SHA-256:
5745379a9109d16b23998e2bf400751f6cdb09091fe0a4fc7be2861339fbf7fc

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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

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