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 Server BIOS PowerEdge M420 Version 2.0.22
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 M420 BIOS Version 2.0.22
Recommended
Check compatibility
Enter your Dell Service Tag or model
Want to look up your product? Enter a product identifier. Show me how
This driver is not compatible
This driver is not applicable for the selected product. Choose another product to re-enter your product details for this driver or visit the Product Support page to view all drivers for a different product.
Sign in to Windows as an admin to use automatic scan. If your're already signed in as an admin and seeing this message, please reboot. Your system is managed by your IT admin and features might be limited.
Find more updates. Use SupportAssist to find all the latest driver updates for your device.
Fixes & Enhancements
What's New
==========
* Added support for Intel Xeon E5-2400 V2 family of processors.
*Added support for Windows 2012 R2.
* Updated Intel chipset configuration compliant with latest BIOS specification Updates Rev 2.0.4.
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 V2 product family microcode to 416.
* Updated Intel Management Engine (ME) binary to Rev 2.1.5. 0x87. Corrected an issue where throttling may be enforced, even after power cap restrictions are removed, if a system was under load during a warm reboot.
* Updated iDRAC HII configurator UEFI driver to v1.50.50.21:
- On the basis of functionality, reordered the links on the iDRAC Settings page.
- Updated the System Event Log page with a link to display the system event log messages.
- Updated the Reset iDRAC configuration to defaults page to dynamically refresh the percentage completion status of configuration.
- Updated the OS to iDRAC Pass Through page with an additional setting for USB NIC.
- Updated the online help content related to Thermal.
Fixes
======
Corrected the behavior of Dell Fault Resilient Mode to match with that of Mirror Mode when the DIMM population order does not support RAS features.
Read More==========
* Added support for Intel Xeon E5-2400 V2 family of processors.
*Added support for Windows 2012 R2.
* Updated Intel chipset configuration compliant with latest BIOS specification Updates Rev 2.0.4.
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 V2 product family microcode to 416.
* Updated Intel Management Engine (ME) binary to Rev 2.1.5. 0x87. Corrected an issue where throttling may be enforced, even after power cap restrictions are removed, if a system was under load during a warm reboot.
* Updated iDRAC HII configurator UEFI driver to v1.50.50.21:
- On the basis of functionality, reordered the links on the iDRAC Settings page.
- Updated the System Event Log page with a link to display the system event log messages.
- Updated the Reset iDRAC configuration to defaults page to dynamically refresh the percentage completion status of configuration.
- Updated the OS to iDRAC Pass Through page with an additional setting for USB NIC.
- Updated the online help content related to Thermal.
Fixes
======
Corrected the behavior of Dell Fault Resilient Mode to match with that of Mirror Mode when the DIMM population order does not support RAS features.
Version
2.0.22, 2.0.22
Release date
25 Nov 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_VG9KF_WN64_2.0.22.EXE
File Size: 20.53 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:
e360319f0915b4f28f9ec3fb613cbe29
SHA1:
6d8aa9be7ca47b57c71e924ee1a568648cd679b4
SHA-256:
10e7112e7f0aae2157177916846bc3a0cf6f0dbd9c2302ce819e31f00df65690
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_VG9KF_LN_2.0.22.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:
0a0a0e8fe2fbdb326b3bb5be87faba09
SHA1:
7cb429c7d30e9d248bc7ae9fb5c8e18ccb6f9dac
SHA-256:
5a63da159cf2bbcad95dd2e606e2cce5b8563f16b6879a94e69a7e2ec7e9dffc
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: M420-020022C.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:
b5c7d7e6039d02b1c87ef4f7d7257ddc
SHA1:
0e8a67803e9a2051aa237cde0dabffb4bb29bb81
SHA-256:
158d9e732a066727f8630a18749b26c8197d2ee1592d683cf03df64b2a13e113
File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: M420-020022C.exe
File Size: 3.17 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:
cf2b771951892ddb8f3c062c28a4b54e
SHA1:
3ef8bd715d1d8525175e9b7d362704cac6727aad
SHA-256:
54c5152a2a968dbcdcf7a6eddf3949eef8c8805bb3dd0bbef7f4ce9f9a8d52fb
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: M420_BIOS 02 00 22 Release Notes.pdf
File Size: 103.66 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:
e2eaa353d3ae3170c1eb137522d2b7ac
SHA1:
f8f7238390451f1d9d4d7c7df97b53a5e7705e49
SHA-256:
02997a224ba232ce69ea360da98dc3e2622af7c68981fc5939dfed0fc70333fa
File Format: External release notes
File Name: M420_BIOS 02 00 22 Release Notes.txt
File Size: 14.18 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:
df70c18a3aa0a15dad6ee66c122bc313
SHA1:
0c4c7e8be20fda10d7b8e8e00346c6b188e17afa
SHA-256:
dd890924ee52eaefcbd207228a6d6ea616e5527f73ae59e8f9f9ff4c89cb5d6e
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_VG9KF_WN32_2.0.22.EXE
File Size: 13.45 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:
97ad35a74f42bb4e069e594e314b298e
SHA1:
b22d0d1d34aee037643b81eae294d3d7e44f234b
SHA-256:
fff4cc3a7732651ce65ee7c9e45eca6e5c9eeb4b1d1c27748a72fefe7417d007
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_VG9KF_LN_2.0.22.BIN
File Size: 10.34 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:
833de961b09bc52e8bf5f34e200a3b0f
SHA1:
6a4e4a56e40c83f51bc11de4664947528de81836
SHA-256:
063f02b0666293ac8fb74fd3ac0e2cad715a101191c64a16bc9ee0b35c7beb02
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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
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
Need help with BIOS issues?
Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting guideDrivers help and tutorials
For more downloads go to the Drivers and downloads. For help on using the information on this page, please visit Driver Help and Tutorials.