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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge M820 Version 2.0.24
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.PowerEdge M820 BIOS Version 2.0.24
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Fixes & Enhancements
Enhancements
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* Added support for Intel Xeon E5-4600 V2 family of processors.
* Updated Intel Authenticated Code Module (ACM) to Rev 2.4.
* Added 1866MHz memory DIMM support for Intel Xeon E5-4600 V2 processor.
* Added 64 GB LRDIMM memory support for Intel Xeon E5-4600 V2 family of processors.
* Updated iDRAC HII configurator UEFI driver to v1.55.55.05.
* Improved the System Setup user interface.
* Updated BIOS Copyright as 2014 Dell Inc.
Fixes
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* Corrected an issue where UEFI vMedia device failed to boot through iDRAC when all USB ports were disabled under the F2 BIOS setup.
* Updated the maximum supported memory frequency to 1333 Mhz for 8R LRDIMMs in 2 DIMMs per channel configurations, when operating at 1.5 V
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* Added support for Intel Xeon E5-4600 V2 family of processors.
* Updated Intel Authenticated Code Module (ACM) to Rev 2.4.
* Added 1866MHz memory DIMM support for Intel Xeon E5-4600 V2 processor.
* Added 64 GB LRDIMM memory support for Intel Xeon E5-4600 V2 family of processors.
* Updated iDRAC HII configurator UEFI driver to v1.55.55.05.
* Improved the System Setup user interface.
* Updated BIOS Copyright as 2014 Dell Inc.
Fixes
======
* Corrected an issue where UEFI vMedia device failed to boot through iDRAC when all USB ports were disabled under the F2 BIOS setup.
* Updated the maximum supported memory frequency to 1333 Mhz for 8R LRDIMMs in 2 DIMMs per channel configurations, when operating at 1.5 V
Version
2.0.24, 2.0.24
Release date
06 Mar 2014
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 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_JV56N_WN64_2.0.24.EXE
File Size: 22.68 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:
4e513c80ed4edc63f62e30f1dfaa574d
SHA1:
84baf944282179dcbf064594dede509abf2ba1e3
SHA-256:
981996f37075755e942fc01a50d4a51b12bf477bbd27e302860a105a774fedc5
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_JV56N_LN_2.0.24.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:
173f6dbe9abf94f0d37bceadbbc99714
SHA1:
078411ba85a56799c5e9adf0cb89bbcd03bcc5a0
SHA-256:
eb29bbe5f1ec5662fbf969968039e93f1b3807aea70a89e2afc4890d77361603
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: M820-020024C.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:
6fdb0834f5e7f091e6b99e7a5759d4c1
SHA1:
5698e5ae51cefccec80de03d5a63e4c40e9e6574
SHA-256:
503da07a28112458ddfb02fe81c1d88ae2fd1ea292d4b97777fb06f90ebb9209
File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: M820-020024C.exe
File Size: 3.13 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:
a6008eaa8825498b953e4a68779fefa8
SHA1:
389cd446bba40d1fa41d5afcb91d0acbe3aaf08a
SHA-256:
97b2f408e0b4c78abfe73b9af68fd88ce4d7f2acd285c00067cb1c971366879b
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: M820_BIOS_02_00_24_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 133.4 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:
4b59432bd19cab63b8211d908e018df0
SHA1:
5e81909d5848f47dbe687798856cd4df329a75d7
SHA-256:
e205471fe8240e9db96d4f2f345fb61186c30aa4e3df1147d5b80745ba2c67f5
File Format: External release notes
File Name: M820_BIOS_02_00_24_Release_Notes.txt
File Size: 14.89 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:
d4e438839f21aa306bfd824fffe16d98
SHA1:
77d768b8b5478280f990c275b495cf9857196b95
SHA-256:
6ad9fcd6f85f4c83d640655e33eaacd9f27550012f7354b44f430cf9a365d61f
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_JV56N_WN32_2.0.24.EXE
File Size: 14.79 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:
9e2906f7cd1a6f0182e624bbcb887dea
SHA1:
fd9a82d4c07d0c42f1ac369e126648d9fd54b88d
SHA-256:
ffb6b4255dfc115070eb0fb0c58a89b3160b72b68f13b540d7afa4c17d425ea8
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_JV56N_LN_2.0.24.BIN
File Size: 10.09 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:
d0ecc8d8a041a500d30277bf0ee61794
SHA1:
8b8f7080121e808c87e84390d44089c57dbbc92f
SHA-256:
0eac1a4efc1f015ce608594100c72d5fe602edfe9ce11dcaa565f926329c06e5
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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" linkto 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 bythe 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
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" linkto 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 bythe 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
Reboot will be required
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