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Dell PowerEdge PEC6220 system BIOS
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Fixes & Enhancements
What's New
1.Support for RDIMM memory operation at 1600MHz in 1.35V power.
2.Support for PowerEdge C410x server operation with the nVIDIA Telsa K10 and K20 GPU cards.
3.Support for PowerEdge C410x server operation with the Intel Xeon Phi coprocessor 5110P.
4.Upgrade Dell diagnostic utility to v4231.
Fixes
1.The processor's L1 cache size in the SMBIOS does not report all cores of the processor.
The previous version of the BIOS reported the L1 cache size in the SMBIOS with one CPU core only. The user does not get the correct L1 cache size information from the SMBIOS.
The solution calculates the L1 cache size with all cores of the processor.
2.Enhance the performance of Windows by setting the CPU frequency to Turbo Mode speed while power management of SETUP is set at maximum performance mode.
The system does not run at turbo speed when the system power management is set at maximum performance mode.
The solution locks the processor frequency at Turbo Mode speed while system enables maximum performance.
3.Enhance the compatibility of PCI-Express slots by limiting the PCI signaling rate at 5.0 Gigabits in PowerEdge C6220 server.
The PowerEdge C6220 server does not support 8.0 Gigabits rate in generic purpose PCI-Express slot1 and slot2.
The workaround limits the PCI signaling rate at 5.0 Gigabits with generic purpose slots.
Read More1.Support for RDIMM memory operation at 1600MHz in 1.35V power.
2.Support for PowerEdge C410x server operation with the nVIDIA Telsa K10 and K20 GPU cards.
3.Support for PowerEdge C410x server operation with the Intel Xeon Phi coprocessor 5110P.
4.Upgrade Dell diagnostic utility to v4231.
Fixes
1.The processor's L1 cache size in the SMBIOS does not report all cores of the processor.
The previous version of the BIOS reported the L1 cache size in the SMBIOS with one CPU core only. The user does not get the correct L1 cache size information from the SMBIOS.
The solution calculates the L1 cache size with all cores of the processor.
2.Enhance the performance of Windows by setting the CPU frequency to Turbo Mode speed while power management of SETUP is set at maximum performance mode.
The system does not run at turbo speed when the system power management is set at maximum performance mode.
The solution locks the processor frequency at Turbo Mode speed while system enables maximum performance.
3.Enhance the compatibility of PCI-Express slots by limiting the PCI signaling rate at 5.0 Gigabits in PowerEdge C6220 server.
The PowerEdge C6220 server does not support 8.0 Gigabits rate in generic purpose PCI-Express slot1 and slot2.
The workaround limits the PCI signaling rate at 5.0 Gigabits with generic purpose slots.
Version
1.2.1, 1.2.1
Release date
30 Jul 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: C6220_BIOS_MNH4J_WN64_1.2.1.EXE
File Size: 20.35 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:
3b6971a2f29d0107293f7a383c024523
SHA1:
f1057291fc087875ae369fe6d8f78cae7f0f1c6c
SHA-256:
37f77482388df3b7c11304ec7de04fc4430c67201e28bcec478beed4fc5875d2
File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: PEC6220BIOS010201.exe
File Size: 18.22 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, then 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:
e11dfd84a17502f17ba37f17ea2fa9a8
SHA1:
4499dd4b78d85884c680ed2c0cba255fbfa7a1cc
SHA-256:
e6bd31880ad91e5f1892a3de8ca41e712c8a66d257c320bd48795f977f069123
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: C6220_BIOS_MNH4J_LN_1.2.1.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:
12371970b5420a40f5e4501a99df7a45
SHA1:
138cad897a39f28dfde8fb5ac91d9091af8f64a6
SHA-256:
ff7216bc90f463c7f43a8a2637d1d734e5b4cb388adca4773241290b7d10e7a6
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: EndUser LicenseAgreementType S_Rev. 040512.txt
File Size: 11.4 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:
c2ffe409366d225552ac6ed58f206b58
SHA1:
88522584d2ed8711c12c71ae9e569116a26e7b0a
SHA-256:
b85aae437264a3f053c9efec6b47fa1ba6610de28b749a06c2fec3dfc87bf333
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: PowerEdge C6220 1.2.1 Release Notes.pdf
File Size: 43.58 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:
fe2a69172dc42c180f54cf5199abcb56
SHA1:
2b2bd526babe9b7c4f2ac5ca197e3c97320e7cb3
SHA-256:
d92eda95307ad58c2a19b3b8169a336cb1dda1731e834e500b10b43974a8ea41
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: C6220_BIOS_MNH4J_WN32_1.2.1.EXE
File Size: 12.54 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:
7278a99dcdb1df780df44d77e197917c
SHA1:
dd9bf07a14b353fcfc537b77aa0a499dff305faa
SHA-256:
c861105d2cf46fe1c8fb7dcf0de869bebacdb621a106b9d891e371effee0122c
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: C6220_BIOS_MNH4J_LN_1.2.1.BIN
File Size: 10.79 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:
7d2b76bbcc32dc5f6f60d86676139c65
SHA1:
d99a1e640b08f7ddf1acf6ec2cf0f27543f2ed88
SHA-256:
d8ff266e75fb00436e008b09956ec7f66e67ae94bf947417a4ac53c0898e0317
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
Do not downgrade to 1.0x.xx version as the BIOS supports the secure BIOS feature.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
PEC6220 BIOS
PowerEdge C6220
Installation instructions
DOS package install instructions:
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 exact the PEC6220BIOS010201.exe.
2. Copy the dos folder of PEC6220BIOS010201 to the bootable device.
3. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
4. Run the dos\62201201.exe under DOS.
5. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Windows package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C6220_BIOS_MNH4J_WN32_1.2.1.EXE or C6220_BIOS_MNH4J_WN64_1.2.1.EXE files and then double-click to launch update.
2. Click Install icon to continue.
3. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Linux package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C6220_BIOS_MNH4J_LN_1.2.1.BIN file and run the file in command line.
2. Waiting the BIOS image loading finish and system backs to command line.
3. Run the reboot=k to proceed the BIOS update.
4. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Reboot will be required
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 exact the PEC6220BIOS010201.exe.
2. Copy the dos folder of PEC6220BIOS010201 to the bootable device.
3. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
4. Run the dos\62201201.exe under DOS.
5. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Windows package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C6220_BIOS_MNH4J_WN32_1.2.1.EXE or C6220_BIOS_MNH4J_WN64_1.2.1.EXE files and then double-click to launch update.
2. Click Install icon to continue.
3. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Linux package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C6220_BIOS_MNH4J_LN_1.2.1.BIN file and run the file in command line.
2. Waiting the BIOS image loading finish and system backs to command line.
3. Run the reboot=k to proceed the BIOS update.
4. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Reboot will be required
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