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BIOS_HMFKN_WN32_1.3.6.EXE | 7.95 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name:
BIOS_HMFKN_WN32_1.3.6.EXE
File Size:
7.95 MB
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:
894ae9fedbe27e4a1f1e139dd8172dce
SHA1:
c0949648a560e75161065ef3512c078e6a89bec8
SHA-256:
1402ced50a1b87d5334944d01f7e358ca5e1564e6bccbf7acd8ad16772006906
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
* Corrected an issue where HPET resources are not reported to OS
Enhancements:
* Updated Authenticated Code Module (ACM)
* Updated memory reference code
* Updated processor reference code
* Updated chipset reference code to improve PCIe x16 slot performance
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family microcode for C1 stepping to 00000619
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family microcode for C2 stepping to 0000070D
* Added Windows 2012 support
* Increased the speed of the System Setup launch process
* Enhanced the iDRAC virtual mouse performance in pre-boot GUIs such as System Setup and
Lifecycle Controller
* Enabled display of CPLD version information in BIOS setup
* Added UEFI boot support for Ubuntu
* Added support to allow PCI Memory Mapped IO allocation above 4 GB
* Improved Nvidia M2090 and M2075 PCIe training mechanism
* Added logic to make IO resource allocation more robust
* Improved handling of storage devices without a native UEFI driver
* Updated DIMM types used in power budget calculation to include LRDIMMs
* Changed default option for the Memory Operating Mode for all Memory Configurations to Optimizer
* Increased system memory speeds for Memory Configurations with all slots in a channel populated
and when the System Profile in BIOS setup is set to Performance mode or Memory Frequency in the Custom
mode is set to Memory Maximum Performance
* Increased system memory speeds for 1600 MTs DDR3L RDIMMS when one or two slots in a channel are populated
* Enabled entering System Setup (F2 hotkey) on a boot where a one-time Service Partition Boot
has been requested
* Added new power management option Collaborative CPU Performance Control in the System Profile settings
* Added new power limiting option "Logical Processor Idling" in the Processor Settings
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* Corrected an issue where HPET resources are not reported to OS
Enhancements:
* Updated Authenticated Code Module (ACM)
* Updated memory reference code
* Updated processor reference code
* Updated chipset reference code to improve PCIe x16 slot performance
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family microcode for C1 stepping to 00000619
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family microcode for C2 stepping to 0000070D
* Added Windows 2012 support
* Increased the speed of the System Setup launch process
* Enhanced the iDRAC virtual mouse performance in pre-boot GUIs such as System Setup and
Lifecycle Controller
* Enabled display of CPLD version information in BIOS setup
* Added UEFI boot support for Ubuntu
* Added support to allow PCI Memory Mapped IO allocation above 4 GB
* Improved Nvidia M2090 and M2075 PCIe training mechanism
* Added logic to make IO resource allocation more robust
* Improved handling of storage devices without a native UEFI driver
* Updated DIMM types used in power budget calculation to include LRDIMMs
* Changed default option for the Memory Operating Mode for all Memory Configurations to Optimizer
* Increased system memory speeds for Memory Configurations with all slots in a channel populated
and when the System Profile in BIOS setup is set to Performance mode or Memory Frequency in the Custom
mode is set to Memory Maximum Performance
* Increased system memory speeds for 1600 MTs DDR3L RDIMMS when one or two slots in a channel are populated
* Enabled entering System Setup (F2 hotkey) on a boot where a one-time Service Partition Boot
has been requested
* Added new power management option Collaborative CPU Performance Control in the System Profile settings
* Added new power limiting option "Logical Processor Idling" in the Processor Settings
Version
1.3.6, 1.3.6
Release date
08 Oct 2012
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:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
BIOS_HMFKN_LN32_1.3.6.BIN.sign
File Size:
194 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:
ef9794c11cd7780b03656cca1b74fb54
SHA1:
feec9102f8a8d2a3354e4d99587ab3e9d7abe42d
SHA-256:
9a2ef31993e5f912239122422c6dc2e75edd88499600da86fdf8744272a0d2c6
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
R620-010306C.efi
File Size:
8.08 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:
936e5baf7a754257b29fe71566254ad0
SHA1:
61124d8423bfe636f8bb407ed716dceeca232d18
SHA-256:
d84d3fab2bc550e0ab771ea6fd0b290025fd0a4f0c9ad765ca370a09f31de1e2
File Format:
Flash BIOS executable
File Name:
R620-010306C.exe
File Size:
3 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:
61ab03013031da56a8bf2e18ca4b6eb5
SHA1:
dadd4802edbdb6a748b3fcf09d4ea10fcb4b59dd
SHA-256:
e6b8040ee2369dd5fc7ad0c6de6ba5941590d5c080aea5cda3447eb38c327816
File Format:
External release notes
File Name:
R620-010306BIOS.txt
File Size:
8.04 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:
6866df04d488ffc3b0ede948da8a8372
SHA1:
46859da588132754597cf73ee2009eb673076723
SHA-256:
b3d54e9e98a1267f721e8e239b3d1d05e3ef1b44df8c623bafcfeaa243189531
File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
BIOS_HMFKN_LN32_1.3.6.BIN
File Size:
6.29 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:
4b5c143aae7456fb5659dd189fd9c966
SHA1:
8c898c80676f71e93f78261fa6e2dc965d68f9ed
SHA-256:
24b46d92b71f85e5293ba6852903ca24c25bacd23a92db9a25eaafbe23e84a5d
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
Server BIOS 12G
SWB,BIOS,12G,R620,Q3FY13
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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