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 PowerEdge C8220 BIOS Version 2.7.1

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System BIOS for PEC8220 / PEC8220X
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BIOS_3TR86_LN_2.7.1.BIN | 17.38 MB
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_3TR86_LN_2.7.1.BIN
File Size: 17.38 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
8c4bbe30353a6c8dcb8f0691736e8dbc
SHA1:
082a13f77fc15d4db3804e343943cf32361c7aa3
SHA-256:
53a77cf05ff26a433804312ff01e9c382131adb331bd436b1e8ac1175ead0e0a

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- Non Applicable.

Enhancements
- Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 V2 product family microcode to 428.
- Updated Intel chipset configuration compliant BIOS specification Updates Rev 2.0.8.
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Version

2.7.1, 2.7.1

Release date

30 Jun 2015

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

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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.
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File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: PEC8220BIOS020701.exe
File Size: 17.02 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then double-click it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
a345094e380d5223f0ab65ec360cfdbd
SHA1:
038e7364b736d8b572ea6c4291119b148e565723
SHA-256:
d01432bc4cbc3ef6ce0b87409dfb6029463e2d4b1f8f3c5c6a72f67ffbfcf900

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_3TR86_LN_2.7.1.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:
fb267b06cf11403042798f0414f8b48c
SHA1:
2943d2f693a4306745ff4635f733d946469de344
SHA-256:
c965cae87fec7bbac56fe1fc6765c4815feeab26e77f166b8a48782d98212d0f

File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: EndUser_LicenseAgreementType_S_Rev.040512.txt
File Size: 11.4 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:
c2ffe409366d225552ac6ed58f206b58
SHA1:
88522584d2ed8711c12c71ae9e569116a26e7b0a
SHA-256:
b85aae437264a3f053c9efec6b47fa1ba6610de28b749a06c2fec3dfc87bf333

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: C8220_BIOS_02.07.01_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 62.16 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:
e15bbdfe6605a0b27bc75b15f2f4d9f9
SHA1:
8a62bb77cdad73b5ce8ac6a50ded600f5f0ed7a2
SHA-256:
006cf909cf0265ffd53b5ffff681778846a364b8d96b1ff9946fb86c46dc6181

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_3TR86_WN32_2.7.1.EXE
File Size: 15.69 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:
2e4d1d4c7279f8a6cd64d0d415359e65
SHA1:
2339cae03a25f7e6a51bde8f32d5c3683c2f8fd7
SHA-256:
5e7edaa15bfe61427c9b684a54b5f0db68ca9eebf2f145dfe0eb9cfe702c910d

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_3TR86_WN64_2.7.1.EXE
File Size: 23.22 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:
f45186fa874234ccba75238345eb8461
SHA1:
90310a5469fcffa3b3876defad695d3a22e54c65
SHA-256:
b5b582947178cb08e3fef9ac82aacfc53954a278f25c16dfc5d6431f0f0bfcf4

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Additional details

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If the current BIOS version of the system is older than rev.1.1.9, it is recommended to clear NVRAM after new BIOS firmware update.
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PEC8000 BIOS
DOS package install instructions:
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 exact the PEC8220BIOS020701.exe.
2. Copy the dos folder of PEC8220BIOS020701 to the bootable device.
3. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
4. Run the dos\62202701.exe under DOS.
5. Waiting the update process completion automatically.

Windows package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C8000_BIOS_3TR86_WN32_2.7.1.EXE or C8000_BIOS_3TR86_WN64_2.7.1.EXE files and double-click to launch update.
2. Click Install icon to continue.
3. Waiting the update process completion automatically.

Linux package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C8000_BIOS_3TR86_LN_2.7.1.BIN file and run the file in command line.
2. Waiting the BIOS image loading finish and system backs to command line.
3. Run the reboot=k to proceed the BIOS update.
4. Waiting the update process completion automatically.

Reboot will be required

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