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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell PowerEdge PEC6100 system BIOS Version 1.80
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.This release contains BIOS firmware version 1.80 for Dell PowerEdge C6100. The release contains new Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family Processor Microcode to address CVE-2017-5715; CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5754 do not require a microcode update.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
None for this release.
Enhancements
- Update the Intel processor microcode to address CVE-2017-5715 (http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5715).
- Updated the Xeon Processor X5600 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x1E.
- Updated the Xeon Processor X5500 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x1C.
- CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5754 are addressed by Operating System and Hypervisor updates, please see information at http://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN308588.
Read MoreNone for this release.
Enhancements
- Update the Intel processor microcode to address CVE-2017-5715 (http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5715).
- Updated the Xeon Processor X5600 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x1E.
- Updated the Xeon Processor X5500 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x1C.
- CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5754 are addressed by Operating System and Hypervisor updates, please see information at http://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN308588.
Version
1.80, 1.80
Release date
03 Apr 2018
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: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: C6100_BIOS_HPKMN_WN64_1.80.EXE
File Size: 20.94 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:
cb4bd466ddcb87838cc5f6693638fe62
SHA1:
88a103ec993ec6a9b9c5e9f9344f5d3c3123f6ab
SHA-256:
6dce1165df7739c5891b5044a4ef586febe470ec60687161442507d124fd7350
File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: PEC6100BIOS018000.exe
File Size: 1.17 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:
36bd5efd2681dab3481b76acb36c99c0
SHA1:
b9390975fdee5fa824388c27c6994ab83ff1eab9
SHA-256:
0c0de208641272d0fce5ef4dd51f39a34029fc18a560be97c4f852db08c1d611
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: C6100_BIOS_HPKMN_LN_1.80.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:
61d4a7d5c67c70a01994fdca0a6f7ae7
SHA1:
09104c61b51b4b2e2ba5d204ebc88fb72d6a869d
SHA-256:
2c5c3b17fa488c22c244465eaaf21a5467f1096aab8184aad3b2a96a760b3064
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: EndUserLicenseAgreementTypeS_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: PowerEdge_C6100_1.80_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 105.43 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:
1814e5287002aa781c6b9033c6590af3
SHA1:
7a654d8d8ea9453f5a2390579d2360caed38bc71
SHA-256:
56ae38a55f04466aa50ff3159344230f3d696051077c1b68c16fb36781d1873b
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: C6100_BIOS_HPKMN_WN32_1.80.EXE
File Size: 12.91 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:
042da3b1784f278b2b21a75057c6e4a7
SHA1:
5ac028a1bfba785d1c02c7e4a7e34366e057abe2
SHA-256:
7a3cdcff28cab44a8c1bcd9a64d2bfb1f2f3fc564af856899b1b1a41cfd8b964
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: C6100_BIOS_HPKMN_LN_1.80.BIN
File Size: 13.06 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:
7865094dec5564fbfd8df4974c88c18e
SHA1:
2c50d335415034391a91eefbb86e320ec8f68a62
SHA-256:
1e5bf45f93a29c851c4671bb66d7bf13adb93cd1d855984070886088caaa14e0
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
This BIOS contains critical processor microcode updates. Dell highly recommends applying this update as soon as possible. The update contains changes to improve the reliability and availability of your Dell system..
The system with a BIOS version 1.30 or earlier, cannot be upgraded. After the BIOS is upgraded the system malfunctions.
The system with a BIOS version 1.30 or earlier, cannot be upgraded. After the BIOS is upgraded the system malfunctions.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
Dell PowerEdge C6100 BIOS
Installation instructions
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 PEC6100BIOS018000.exe.
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 FBIOS.BAT under DOS.
6. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Windows package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C6100_BIOS_HPKMN_WN32_1.80.EXE or C6100_BIOS_HPKMN_WN64_1.80.EXE files and then 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 C6100_BIOS_HPKMN_LN_1.80.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.
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 PEC6100BIOS018000.exe.
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 FBIOS.BAT under DOS.
6. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Windows package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C6100_BIOS_HPKMN_WN32_1.80.EXE or C6100_BIOS_HPKMN_WN64_1.80.EXE files and then 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 C6100_BIOS_HPKMN_LN_1.80.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.
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