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 PowerEdge BIOS Version 2.1.5
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.For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections. If there's any security fix included in this BIOS, we'll address it in the BIOS external release note.
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BIOS_DK8J7_WN64_2.1.5.EXE | 25.59 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
BIOS_DK8J7_WN64_2.1.5.EXE
File Size:
25.59 MB
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:
76bac7f80491bbda9eb3fd67173c7d22
SHA1:
b4ddeb59d584a2b41694328f343804fb2cec6cdb
SHA-256:
567198f3f7521a2f570287b40f3d546376602b0cbf0f859ba5bc96b0a66bb083
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Added NIC ACPI option in Integrated Devices page to maintain the NIC naming convention in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and precise naming in Windows.
Options:
* Enabled: For precise naming support in Windows for multi-controller and multi-port NIC card like Intel Ethernet 100G 2P E810-2C Adapter. For example, Windows will show the name as NIC 1 in Slot 1 Port 1-1, in Slot 1 Port 2-1... Be noticed, the NIC naming in PCIe slot under Red Hat Enterprise Linux will become enoxxxx.
* Disabled (Default): To maintain the same naming convention for the NIC card such as ensxxxx in Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Enhancements:
- Supported Intel Ethernet 100G 2P E810-2C Adapter with "Auto Discovery of Bifurcation" option under "Slot Bifurcation" on R660 / R760.
- Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Read More
- Added NIC ACPI option in Integrated Devices page to maintain the NIC naming convention in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and precise naming in Windows.
Options:
* Enabled: For precise naming support in Windows for multi-controller and multi-port NIC card like Intel Ethernet 100G 2P E810-2C Adapter. For example, Windows will show the name as NIC 1 in Slot 1 Port 1-1, in Slot 1 Port 2-1... Be noticed, the NIC naming in PCIe slot under Red Hat Enterprise Linux will become enoxxxx.
* Disabled (Default): To maintain the same naming convention for the NIC card such as ensxxxx in Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Enhancements:
- Supported Intel Ethernet 100G 2P E810-2C Adapter with "Auto Discovery of Bifurcation" option under "Slot Bifurcation" on R660 / R760.
- Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Version
2.1.5, 2.1.5
Release date
21 Mar 2024
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_DK8J7_LN64_2.1.5.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:
e1eb4a8945d0226a28d1fd20a1a162d9
SHA1:
e9343277257cf0032bc9807958a6dd0797a5419a
SHA-256:
29d84769d3c8dddbeb9db0263caafdd0b656ea7fba12cccd5eea691b35d29263
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
BIOS_DK8J7_EFI_020105.efi
File Size:
14.78 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:
2b57d39d5fc6fd4ecbed9ca48ab3dd88
SHA1:
4a8361b353fa5271cf3437a16a5c8c20e753e01c
SHA-256:
82e6c7998cbbb417ca76cd4b3cddb26c461b6ec21b7fc289431ee10d896cfefc
File Format:
An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:
R660_R760_C6620_MX760c_Prec7960_BIOS_2.1.5_ReleaseNote.pdf
File Size:
274.72 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:
4efa074c976290b12cf4d0559682040a
SHA1:
f5dd759c3961f3e4fbdafb495c1dcac954ef4b35
SHA-256:
f4c4ab467593a6d6fe6dd7c0993d5398fee934120c0021bb1f1f783a9818967d
File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
BIOS_DK8J7_LN64_2.1.5.BIN
File Size:
22.28 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:
99fd52f91ebf18421b4f0aeabbc329ce
SHA1:
53bb58e60115a195b04c59272cc37f43fafc12e2
SHA-256:
de2c0e23be379dc76112f40858dd1da309c63d63bd84863e89ca48a874722063
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
- BIOS 2.1.3 was demoted from the web due to a Network NIC naming change that occurred in existing Red Hat and Ubuntu Operating System installations after updating BIOS to 2.1.3.
- BIOS 2.1.5 restores the original shipping behavior by default, as well as providing a new BIOS setting "NIC ACPI" that allows the customer to select the desired behavior.
- It is normal to encounter the UEFI0074 message during the initial BIOS POST and in the Lifecycle (LC) log when upgrading the BIOS from version 1.0.1 to 1.2.1 or newer.
- Please use DUP file to update BIOS in OS or iDRAC GUI if Intel Xeon CPU Max Series is installed on the system. The BIOS update cannot be performed using .efi utility due to a CPU limitation.
- BIOS 2.1.5 restores the original shipping behavior by default, as well as providing a new BIOS setting "NIC ACPI" that allows the customer to select the desired behavior.
- It is normal to encounter the UEFI0074 message during the initial BIOS POST and in the Lifecycle (LC) log when upgrading the BIOS from version 1.0.1 to 1.2.1 or newer.
- Please use DUP file to update BIOS in OS or iDRAC GUI if Intel Xeon CPU Max Series is installed on the system. The BIOS update cannot be performed using .efi utility due to a CPU limitation.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
INFO,BIOS,LCK,FW,2.1.5
PowerEdge BIOS
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions for DRMK
Download
1. Click the "Download" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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" 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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