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 R430/R530/T430 Version 2.5.4
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 R430/R530/T430 BIOS Version 2.5.4
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Added workaround to address the uncorrectable errors on RDIMMs with specific vendor or the rev Register Clock Driver (RCD).
- Updated ECRC (end-to-end CRC checking) to prevent the OS from changing the BIOS settings.
- Fixed CPU machine check issue when the Write Data Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) is enabled.
Enhancements
- Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code (MRC) to PLR11.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x21.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x3A.
- Secure MOR change to support the Windows 2016 R3 server version.
- Added support for the Redfish management interfaces.
- Added improvements to the Secure Boot Custom Policy settings.
- Added improvements to the S130 storage.
Read More- Added workaround to address the uncorrectable errors on RDIMMs with specific vendor or the rev Register Clock Driver (RCD).
- Updated ECRC (end-to-end CRC checking) to prevent the OS from changing the BIOS settings.
- Fixed CPU machine check issue when the Write Data Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) is enabled.
Enhancements
- Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code (MRC) to PLR11.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x21.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x3A.
- Secure MOR change to support the Windows 2016 R3 server version.
- Added support for the Redfish management interfaces.
- Added improvements to the Secure Boot Custom Policy settings.
- Added improvements to the S130 storage.
Version
2.5.4, 2.5.4
Release date
26 Sep 2017
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_R7F8W_WN64_2.5.4.EXE
File Size: 19.45 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:
12a415af8b9ad4674929c8e069b8fd00
SHA1:
55367c977e1f1ec8713733d55192b803855d68ae
SHA-256:
ee93d6c51e62cb5aa5fad48ceced9c87c7c593c761b2fb1f47840d2de01b515b
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_R7F8W_LN_2.5.4.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:
f1269613e05ceb311ceb41d67badecf8
SHA1:
ff972bbce5b4d032997b4d163c2091b9e643217d
SHA-256:
d034eed6826809dcad1b5005c55b69ffc6313274f276ae49a8af37b273e72e4f
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R430-020504.efi
File Size: 5.43 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:
ae7e5c89b63e020e21eeb942132920a0
SHA1:
e9853356c1a7de81c4bfab3594488e37793583d0
SHA-256:
4d10ba005a7610db6db009a1b098547b83193492f0d3b6a843ed9e9c426c5e27
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R430_R530_T430_BIOS_02_05_04_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 399.03 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:
602943acd2f8c0d92590715b7e3cb190
SHA1:
ac11c7fef0153064ba726212dfa1d18f2c353d31
SHA-256:
5f29b13fcf03c012d1cb4afd1398b9fc4d8a0836ce438373a7cd473f31114912
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_R7F8W_WN32_2.5.4.EXE
File Size: 14.37 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:
5722b1e450de041c26830aabed96b2df
SHA1:
e2541844def8254312a968b841061cdb609b13ad
SHA-256:
fadfa6c0c16016ad7ae7dc24bf0b9aa033cd86b9f3e69e9342d8fff5dabd3a53
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_R7F8W_LN_2.5.4.BIN
File Size: 63.02 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:
571fd5b4cc560c44d9249ebe2e333f51
SHA1:
d987c5ff4d7dbf2477091d391c1abecb8a0879c3
SHA-256:
1abea3c789e737c84f6b38e0a5911ce9fc15841a2a5ec20d058dff1a25cdbecf
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
PowerEdge R530/R430/T430 BIOS
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 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
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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