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 C6320 Version 2.4.2
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BIOS_12RN6_LN_2.4.2.BIN | 62.93 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
BIOS_12RN6_LN_2.4.2.BIN
File Size:
62.93 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.
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:
4f930afa8c4b39ee4bb81a9b495c2610
SHA1:
8c1ca6b8d35861a7cd255fa4bf1eff063035a88a
SHA-256:
22f5e7d9144b2b4e347ed01bbcfbd41608a5dbd5c6b6997b5f2fa7340a61eb11
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Export log issues in the Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) Human Interface Infrastructure (HII).
- Rarely, the system may stop responding because of a power failure during the boot process.
Enhancements
- Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to PLR8.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x1F.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x39.
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- Export log issues in the Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) Human Interface Infrastructure (HII).
- Rarely, the system may stop responding because of a power failure during the boot process.
Enhancements
- Updated the Intel Processor and Memory Reference Code to PLR8.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v4 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x1F.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x39.
Version
2.4.2, 2.4.2
Release date
20 Mar 2017
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
File Format:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
BIOS_12RN6_LN_2.4.2.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:
a47bbc0e15fdaa2650a5a386f6de790c
SHA1:
2edd80d557e3d85f942310dedf9782129d3d49ff
SHA-256:
d304a7ace66926ee6cc08c7eac836e7e435c9e2241cf7aab193b208d11699a7d
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
c6320-020402.efi
File Size:
5.36 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:
77cbe3142766c9e5f8744f950995b8b3
SHA1:
da29fcb64dcfee6c400a7e60f716c98a74304db5
SHA-256:
c5a1c640b4400f55809b95a4623c32077a35d831606a1e0272cf2ffaa0974c01
File Format:
An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:
C6320_BIOS_02_04_02_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size:
34.19 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:
ace046db5753f4a11efe0d736f33bd26
SHA1:
ac70f048d746f4ee8c4501a6a70ef598c6cdd940
SHA-256:
6d014b61c0ff64868ddc151d3a55a70b3ed947f3ad8f25d7977f9616dfd193a4
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name:
BIOS_12RN6_WN32_2.4.2.EXE
File Size:
14.24 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:
5225848a58c954598f4ecfa94401230e
SHA1:
79ac0ce2968591c9eda2215c7155078870027767
SHA-256:
cf19437b73fc99d62ef42a387b855d8179a3528abf75fb8677274a7f7308ea6a
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
BIOS_12RN6_WN64_2.4.2.EXE
File Size:
21.69 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:
df6a629187ed89125c6142119c9b2431
SHA1:
dc8b96638faa33a8d14e7fd6dd65cd62956d1c2b
SHA-256:
2748b39cfbeaeec3df25181a60a3c686aa770538fa6d534091145a8e09649402
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Other Available Versions
2.19.018 Mar 2024
2.18.201 Dec 2023
2.17.022 May 2023
2.16.029 Nov 2022
2.15.022 Jul 2022
2.13.016 Jul 2021
2.12.111 Jan 2021
2.11.004 Feb 2020
2.10.510 Sep 2019
2.9.101 Feb 2019
2.8.014 Jun 2018
2.7.124 Feb 2018
2.6.028 Nov 2017
2.5.426 Sep 2017
2.2.519 Sep 2016
2.1.501 Jun 2016
2.0.331 Mar 2016
1.1.425 Jan 2016
1.1.319 Jan 2016
1.0.305 Oct 2015
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
PowerEdge C6320 BIOS
SWB,PEC6320,BIOS,Q4FY17,V2
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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