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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge R420 Version 1.6.7
Restart required 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 R420 BIOS Version 1.6.7
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Fixes & Enhancements
== What's new
* Updated Intel Management Engine (ME) binary to Rev 2.1.5. 0x81.
* Updated Intel Processor Power Management (PPM) reference code to Rev 1.25 (PPM is used when performance per Watt (OS) is selected in the system profile settings).
* Updated Authenticated Code Module (ACM) to Rev 2.2.
* Updated Intel processor and memory reference codes to Rev V2.00.00.02.
* Updated Intel chipset configuration compliant with latest BIOS Specification Updates Rev 2.0.3.
* Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family microcode 710.
* Updated iDRAC HII configurator UEFI driver to v1.45.45.
* Booting to the Operating System in Turbo speed with Turbo Boost enabled and CPU Power Management mode set to OS DBPM.
* New setup option to select either "IPv4" or "IPv6" PXE boot mode in UEFI Boot Settings.
* New Memory Operating Mode setup option "Dell Fault Resilient Mode".
* Upgraded the UEFI network stack adding IPv6 support.
* New F3 hotkey in System Setup to load default settings from serial terminals.
* Improvements to the System Setup user interface.
* Added a new user interface for restoring Service Tag after a motherboard replacement.
* Updated to ensure existing asset tag can still be carried over when 30 byte asset tag is supported.
* To improve system memory resource allocation for GP-GPUs, the default value for mapping of MMIO above 4GB is now enabled.
* Enhanced POST handling of certain out-of-spec PCIe cards.
== Fixes
* Corrected an issue where Virtual-APIC Page Accesses With 32-Bit PAE Paging May Cause a System Crash.
* Corrected an issue where system locks-up in POST after an abnormal shutdown under Solaris OS.
* Corrected an intermittent system lock up problem when console redirection is enabled.
* Corrected language translation problems in System Setup.
* Corrected an issue where the system hangs with all Dell supported Brocade adapters that are using 3.2.x code base. (This issue affected Brocade BR1020, BR1741M-K and BR825 cards).
* Fixed an error in BIOS32 INT1A support.
Read More* Updated Intel Management Engine (ME) binary to Rev 2.1.5. 0x81.
* Updated Intel Processor Power Management (PPM) reference code to Rev 1.25 (PPM is used when performance per Watt (OS) is selected in the system profile settings).
* Updated Authenticated Code Module (ACM) to Rev 2.2.
* Updated Intel processor and memory reference codes to Rev V2.00.00.02.
* Updated Intel chipset configuration compliant with latest BIOS Specification Updates Rev 2.0.3.
* Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family microcode 710.
* Updated iDRAC HII configurator UEFI driver to v1.45.45.
* Booting to the Operating System in Turbo speed with Turbo Boost enabled and CPU Power Management mode set to OS DBPM.
* New setup option to select either "IPv4" or "IPv6" PXE boot mode in UEFI Boot Settings.
* New Memory Operating Mode setup option "Dell Fault Resilient Mode".
* Upgraded the UEFI network stack adding IPv6 support.
* New F3 hotkey in System Setup to load default settings from serial terminals.
* Improvements to the System Setup user interface.
* Added a new user interface for restoring Service Tag after a motherboard replacement.
* Updated to ensure existing asset tag can still be carried over when 30 byte asset tag is supported.
* To improve system memory resource allocation for GP-GPUs, the default value for mapping of MMIO above 4GB is now enabled.
* Enhanced POST handling of certain out-of-spec PCIe cards.
== Fixes
* Corrected an issue where Virtual-APIC Page Accesses With 32-Bit PAE Paging May Cause a System Crash.
* Corrected an issue where system locks-up in POST after an abnormal shutdown under Solaris OS.
* Corrected an intermittent system lock up problem when console redirection is enabled.
* Corrected language translation problems in System Setup.
* Corrected an issue where the system hangs with all Dell supported Brocade adapters that are using 3.2.x code base. (This issue affected Brocade BR1020, BR1741M-K and BR825 cards).
* Fixed an error in BIOS32 INT1A support.
Version
1.6.7, 1.6.7
Release date
25 Sept 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 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_1V3H9_WN64_1.6.7.EXE
File Size: 20.5 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:
219037e1bf7764743e8850574e2bc6e4
SHA1:
5d20f8f1ea416ba72996fd78de8c6daaa77c806a
SHA-256:
4626ffc4269519d0c62db6d4dc211c29ead74acd053cd822d2eda0dc17f228f3
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_1V3H9_LN_1.6.7.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:
94a16a60311912e82fe9c07f6222fddc
SHA1:
00a610eac7dc0a4f2c86f5fe0cdd22d1c94fae0e
SHA-256:
dbba89f964461779f1b9d9d24cccce05910e1d24dff917bde798ca27ae939e0e
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R420-010607C.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:
2d12b5e957491d355d2e2f987186c629
SHA1:
936e4452741661c829551f5160666d1ae7ed64ff
SHA-256:
26c8ead916f55dbe667eeee9d5354715bd44033b4f64f7ebb12bd81f45add26e
File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: R420-010607C.exe
File Size: 3.14 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:
e548d29e307e1c4a9386920ecb247c1c
SHA1:
8a6c25639e8b2f770fe76a3d6848daed094a0c66
SHA-256:
059cabda9811bcd1586bfd8f2cc3c98ee80aef2492dba2c8469313205110da08
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R420_BIOS 01 06 07 Release Notes.pdf
File Size: 161.74 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:
e91018da8751ec890736d89e8115b427
SHA1:
bce4af279f4f619b32ddd3cd55ba4f5cc0420b22
SHA-256:
1f5fc962c511ede7eeb8f81dbbbec9536ecb070ca2b85d23afdb341eaca4e40f
File Format: External release notes
File Name: R420_BIOS 01 06 07 Release Notes.txt
File Size: 11.11 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:
b8a1b59a619e943eb761495576506ecc
SHA1:
876938803f997081cd34fae0f19ec780de5d77fd
SHA-256:
454503069a94ea99a6fd6173de4f4e38d95b6f5a71a63d3e6c99a0467c21dd97
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_1V3H9_WN32_1.6.7.EXE
File Size: 12.86 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:
9178a35dc28c93676d906e56f38e80fd
SHA1:
0c760cb66ebc1bf10a188e098ddcb0cec3e20544
SHA-256:
51ccaaebe6afc2f5443c709a1098b343dd135a64e29b2613134f53a3c2cd8689
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_1V3H9_LN_1.6.7.BIN
File Size: 10.31 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:
aa6f4d82eb8cde435eec6cf2110a15ac
SHA1:
e91454ba559ea5a5fe654208b7e0ed42e2983020
SHA-256:
ce1ab42f274cf139036f5726cadaa83ae654a8f6edcd4ba2b3fce390ac7a75db
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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