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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R440/R540/T440 Version 1.4.5
Restart requiredAUTO INSTALLEDThis file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This package provides BIOS firmware version 1.4.5 for Dell EMC Server PowerEdge. Improvements include added support for HDD and USB placeholders in UEFI Boot Sequence, updated Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to PLR5, updated IP4 stack to support point-to-point link with the 31-bit mask, and more.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes - TPM region is not reserved in the E820 table. - Updated the IP4 stack to support point-to-point link with the 31-bit mask. - Able to set 'System Password' in HII when the 'System Lockdown Mode' is enabled.
Enhancements - Added a check to prevent BIOS downgrade when 18nm DIMMs are installed in 2 DPC (DIMMs per Channel) configuration and memory frequency is 2666 Mhz or higher. For more information, visit http://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN309212. - Added support for HDD and USB placeholders in UEFI Boot Sequence. - Added capability to re-enable a disabled PCIe clock after a warm reboot. - Added enhancements to UEFI BIOS update tool. Users cannot use UEFI BIOS update utilities to downgrade BIOS to earlier version once the 1.4.5 or later BIOS version is installed on the system. Note: Update Package can still be used to downgrade BIOS to versions earlier than 1.4.5. - Updated the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT) BIOS Authenticated Code Module (ACM) to version 1.3.5. - Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to PLR5.
Dell 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.
File Format:A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:BIOS_HM99G_EFI_1.4.5.efi
File Size:17.77 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.
File Format:An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:R440R540T440_BIOS.1.4.5_RN.pdf
File Size:204.47 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.
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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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