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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
PowerEdge R420 BIOS
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R420_BIOS_MV5WX_LN32_1.4.6.BIN | 6.31 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
R420_BIOS_MV5WX_LN32_1.4.6.BIN
File Size:
6.31 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:
308b74b4c67e097f61bcb3544b429ec0
SHA1:
9e22b7b1551ac5567ef1c0b2ad00e7df56f00759
SHA-256:
4ae2ca064fd74f0dd98b88ca93a3a280929955f337751dd18b60209fbd29a530
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Version
1.4.6, 1.4.6
Release date
18 Dec 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
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File Format:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
R420_BIOS_MV5WX_LN32_1.4.6.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:
ab4b6c31d3e481e5b4bb69dc624f205c
SHA1:
dfaf51f9950907bbdd39237fecb750d674f1c93f
SHA-256:
4dcb0af40c1be4bee4d7ef9183a91cc2f4149e50096881f36181f2212eac29fc
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
R420-010406C.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:
03c54c0df3c5622c6ac1005ffef23f90
SHA1:
ebd10a9f5b3e0db0eaf6bac4c51da31b1abe331c
SHA-256:
21de8a6b2b8f37e553d9cee19c0172c53dab4018932915f4aba45f65c7765fff
File Format:
Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name:
R420-010406C.exe
File Size:
3.01 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:
589d350b0fbbd31d46cf4d5d783110bb
SHA1:
7ccba37dfe699b067d0b08d95d6b504739e38533
SHA-256:
6d19ea4ea09027fbb9f0fcc46a91c4f57f1722f3dd894685083838d23efb1ce6
File Format:
External release notes
File Name:
R420-010406BIOS.txt
File Size:
9.46 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:
e991ba38a1a632b7bad7a3e76251ec34
SHA1:
41ddb2eed617d505645ea76e0e3bba01afaca206
SHA-256:
8990358a733a78e77b8fcc83fbab809dad9e536624a58d60b15e07b680d8db2e
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name:
R420_BIOS_MV5WX_WN32_1.4.6.EXE
File Size:
7.97 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:
56feae8f215b571130d04e23ed59bf23
SHA1:
3f0e3445be25c4e8243ab6d3425c3639d2421d70
SHA-256:
d0e05f97a6782a716fdc5e7fcdc97aff273266aab3d4af0fde5aa472fbc2d3f0
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Other Available Versions
1.3.508 Oct 2012
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
Server BIOS 12G
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.
Reboot will be required
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.
Reboot will be required
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