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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge R415 Version 2.2.1

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PowerEdge R415 BIOS Version 2.2.1
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Fixes & Enhancements

* Added WS2012 R2 SLP marker.
* Corrected an intermittent BIOS update error under RHEL 5.9 64-bit OS.
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Version

2.2.1, 2.2.1

Release date

25 Nov 2013

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
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.
Available formats View Important Information

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: R415_BIOS_YCK99_WN64_2.2.1.EXE
File Size: 18.94 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:
6e06ed17eab221772cdfa381f8d749ee
SHA1:
8ad3f60ff1fa706fc05de66b198c5687048cddf8
SHA-256:
053f04c9213972812c3a131a7409ad5da51924900bb4ac606a9345a22388e8ca

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: R415_BIOS_YCK99_LN_2.2.1.BIN.sign
File Size: 189 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:
476c638194baa1e7be66202d1170496a
SHA1:
6bb0c986639b89a237ba87f009547675fab0e78c
SHA-256:
7b0bc436c73b6aa5b8e8cd10371bd8ee7b2f0625abb0acd9eead95677c23bc54

File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: PER415-020201.exe
File Size: 1.58 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:
4daf645ac7f56e3e27027e94a4f78363
SHA1:
a08067621c42f94fe125f5b43c21932bac1b5c12
SHA-256:
a33df1ec6ad9be5cac930c0c942802ad7ea21f2cc751c9a71f62d7bc702393d4

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R415 and R515 BIOS 02 02 01 Release Notes.pdf
File Size: 46.16 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:
7c30abf472e1d6661703ca38b72ed754
SHA1:
4ddf1920173e1f0f7dc7d1cefd8e15159c18b7fa
SHA-256:
10003b18ba17c1e804fbc9340b2f2d57b4060cd8076db21ab7e16a01d480148d

File Format: External release notes
File Name: PER415_BIOS 02 02 01 Release Notes.txt
File Size: 7.75 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:
3c55fcb503a2eb2e0d76fef88049e676
SHA1:
25a53e7c73cd5e476a9ee9d2a1d3add402eceb85
SHA-256:
c6c9e097456cbb7083d184634ee1a516d0ec6994a33efb7ff7a1a9e2853a146e

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: R415_BIOS_YCK99_WN32_2.2.1.EXE
File Size: 11.86 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:
1319b7b0281af4c36b778f71156e4e0c
SHA1:
af87241dacf7c71f312c5f2fe4a2ab5119c88c98
SHA-256:
add198395273e19f69ca569b2183ecda4e0bce20ed798327043a2d87b40e5653

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: R415_BIOS_YCK99_LN_2.2.1.BIN
File Size: 8.75 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
d9a545e0a4c5d5fb08b353babf208dae
SHA1:
9b3502513cacd863f717707208e5f849606eeec4
SHA-256:
794e1c45b529166444760d742a747d3b0d2a711b5e24fd4b7040a70104422fa8

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Server BIOS 11G
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 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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