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File Format: 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.
File Name: M520_BIOS_WCMNC_WN32_1.2.4.EXE
File size: 7.85 MB
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MD5: c23f8b09744e4287127b30d7753a4b64
SHA1: 80d0687e59f8929acd67dcb70d4cf1b3c443286a
File Format: 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.
File Name: M520_BIOS_WCMNC_LN32_1.2.4.BIN.sign
File size: 194 Bytes
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MD5: 3ddb65a363287a0ee20f57c53372908c
SHA1: 686e3fc787419c27221718e5f96d5d6561d992e6
File Format: 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.
File Name: M520-010204C.efi
File size: 8.08 MB
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MD5: bf46e99fd52238969d701e7bf4cf8903
SHA1: 9378414d995d4c49996310c5f4df6c8afad27c9c
File Format: 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.
File Name: M520-010204C.exe
File size: 2.97 MB
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MD5: 9096d0205babdd26e311631b9743e0e6
SHA1: e94159a74daa5b6d0c5c0d439e75f94eced524a6
File Format: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
File Name: M520-010204BIOS.txt
File size: 5.59 KB
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MD5: d9eb34e8fdae44b11f42344f5c3aa9e2
SHA1: 6500a9b91bc21f93207bc5de5db8215fd3d1e09e
File Format: 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.
File Name: M520_BIOS_WCMNC_LN32_1.2.4.BIN
File size: 6.27 MB
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MD5: b45de0ec39ff15ef967f1f53be249752
SHA1: de35b8eb92346d62ce4e67f6c0f573c3431a7592
Fixes & Enhancements
* Updated Authenticated Code Module (ACM)
* Updated memory reference code
* Updated processor reference code
* Updated chipset reference code
* Updated management engine firmware
* Enhanced mixed-stepping processors support
* Optimized System Profile Dense Memory mode support
* Updated the iDRAC UEFI driver
* Added ACPI5.0 error type structure support
* Added UEFI HII browser enhancements
* Updated memory POR speed support
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family microcode for C1 stepping to 00000616
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family microcode for C2 stepping to 0000070B
* Added IOAT feature
* Improved Direct IO support
* Improved SRIOV support
* Disabled DDR opportunistic self-refresh feature for the Max Performance mode
* Added NUMA IO support
* Added ACPI consistent device naming support for add-in cards
* Added CPLD firmware update capability for Lifecycle Controller
Important Information
None
Supported Operating Systems
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