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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell PowerEdge C2100 system BIOS
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.PowerEdge C2100 System BIOS
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Fixes & Enhancements
1.Support "Static RCOMP" option in SETUP menu.
2 Upgrade microcode to SVR_P_117 and reference code to P3.04.
Read More2 Upgrade microcode to SVR_P_117 and reference code to P3.04.
Version
B23, B23
Release date
28 Jan 2013
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 View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: C2100_BIOS_5PY2C_WN32_B23.EXE
File Size: 6.58 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:
a701292b1d9656160a7c9f665af8d14c
SHA1:
817d50714ec631012fd5d64487e7746bd711f820
SHA-256:
9fe06929d52e1c3785e5c6c04987a05c41c136e82890fb7d02fdd6524df3d401
File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: PEC2100BIOS3B23.exe
File Size: 1.49 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:
9b77827f0dd2e5fce8cbcd5d526c8147
SHA1:
75dadb5450749a4ca3bc8067ac4f80d508d8145d
SHA-256:
abbfc1b3d6042f38ffa6fa76459fa11f15f740a27e13947950971ec1f08d07b6
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: C2100_BIOS_5PY2C_LN32_B23.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:
42ff0b2abfc8f6c2151b9ae19a2e7382
SHA1:
9dee2da1678438f6192828a9ae3bd1f5b4bfd93d
SHA-256:
e1122d372aeca196ddf229be96a6f4cb9368f9b2ddcff029295eb03afa3a8687
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: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: C2100_BIOS_5PY2C_LN32_B23.BIN
File Size: 4.16 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:
b147d156ad0ebee5cca5afe48105b7c5
SHA1:
18e9f262353fdd63c24bb8ad02a194c52d951d39
SHA-256:
c8f0e1290099a7d609012e5e6e0a29c083678882b95d09dbd9a47391f231e503
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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 PEC2100BIOS3B23.exe.
2. Copy the dos folder of PEC2100BIOS3B23 to the bootable device.
3. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
4. Run the F.bat under DOS.
5. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Windows package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C2100_BIOS_5PY2C_WN32_B23.exe file 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 C2100_BIOS_5PY2C_LN32_B23.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 PEC2100BIOS3B23.exe.
2. Copy the dos folder of PEC2100BIOS3B23 to the bootable device.
3. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
4. Run the F.bat under DOS.
5. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Windows package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C2100_BIOS_5PY2C_WN32_B23.exe file 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 C2100_BIOS_5PY2C_LN32_B23.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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