Do not turn off your computer or disconnect from the power source while updating the BIOS as this could harm your computer. During the update, your computer will restart and you may briefly see a black screen.

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

Dell PowerEdge C2100 BIOS, v.C99Q3B16, 3B16

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.
- Update microcode to support Westmere EP B1 stepping CPU. (Patch ID=0x13)
- Update microcode to support Westmere-WS 1S B1 stepping CPU. (Patch ID=0x13)
- Add to support the SSID of RBU header as 0x047A and 0x207A.
The 3B15 or earlier BIOS just support PEC2100BIOS3B16047A.hdr.

Note:
a)The PEC2100BIOS3B16047A.hdr for the BIOS 3B15 or earlier. (do not meet Dell spec.)
b)The PEC2100BIOS3B16207A.hdr for the BIOS 3B16 or newer. (for Solaris)
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Version

C99Q3B16, 3B16

Release date

08 Nov 2010

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

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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.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_WIN_3B16_R282451.EXE
File Size: 5.12 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:
035DFA99AD2F547B68140B80241B179D
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_LX_R282451.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:
68D5B8EB1FC8AF72EC8296EDF63EAA07
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: PEC2100BIOS3B16.exe
File Size: 1.47 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, and then run (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:
826140ee8f3034c1cc684c1bb077e4c9
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_LX_3B16_R282451.BIN
File Size: 3.42 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:
A2C3E113A43B3933460403D1DDCDE4EE
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

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WARNING!
This BIOS needs to be used with BMC firmware v1.51 or later. Please update the BMC firmware first.
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Dell Update Package Instructions for BIOS_LX_3B16_R282451.BIN:

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 "./BIOS_LX_3B16_R282451.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 "./BIOS_LX_3B16_R282451.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.


Dell Update Package Instructions for BIOS_WIN_3B16_R282451.EXE:

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.


GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for BIOS_LX_R282451.BIN.sign:

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, BIOS_LX_R282451.BIN.sign

Instructions for PEC2100BIOS3B16.exe

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.

Extract Files
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to unzip the download package
2. Click Continue.
3. Specify the location to unzip the files.
4. Click on the OK button to extract files.
After the files are extracted the message all files were successfully unzipped will appear.
5. Click the OK button to exit from the installer.


WARNING!
This BIOS needs to be used with BMC firmware v1.51 or later. Please update the BMC firmware first.

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 F.BAT under DOS. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.

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