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 R620 Version 2.1.2
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 R620 BIOS Version 2.1.2
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Fixes & Enhancements
What's New
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* Added support for Windows 2012 R2.
* Updated Intel chipset configuration compliant with latest BIOS specification Updates Rev 2.0.4.
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 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.
* Added 64 GB LRDIMM memory support for Intel Xeon E5-2600 V2 family of processors .
* 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.
- The Thermal-related online help content is updated.
Fixes
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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.
Important Notes
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Read More==========
* Added support for Windows 2012 R2.
* Updated Intel chipset configuration compliant with latest BIOS specification Updates Rev 2.0.4.
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 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.
* Added 64 GB LRDIMM memory support for Intel Xeon E5-2600 V2 family of processors .
* 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.
- The Thermal-related online help content is updated.
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.
Important Notes
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Version
2.1.2, 2.1.2
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
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_2052Y_WN64_2.1.2.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:
20cb8755e91882b7f64c772c66bdd4d6
SHA1:
5482380f2827b08346ed33a6c2f58c2aed693f6d
SHA-256:
0940dd7f5c0037dd37ac48c0cc1d2be54a56e3b14d542da0cfcaefb1be8575a5
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_2052Y_LN_2.1.2.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:
610ad1b1662a8fa843ff7153db63a507
SHA1:
49e70600c0e0b891c06beac812805a8428a4cc68
SHA-256:
af2bbf88edbd88a41e88e318e43c039c0d63c64766da39434ab5fd478eb37bea
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R620-020102C.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:
38c39f2523e3f4ba850ca10e9cee0d26
SHA1:
e82fb115f3a95619636bf51afed86688c6b60408
SHA-256:
4b3d6867c8da427b1b32f031b51bed27559806b56f95766cac1f3ba3310919ad
File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: R620-020102C.exe
File Size: 3.18 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:
b3c26591ed935e05edb7d028e4fd907c
SHA1:
63da1e611a9dc6f1d521cec10cb9de29232de050
SHA-256:
4af1cff9876ca27704d1deac936e903ea1102901ee3900616cc7b7634a8ed2ae
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R620_BIOS 02 01 02 Release Notes.pdf
File Size: 245.08 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:
50718e0b61e091534912c4d6f095f70c
SHA1:
816d033c9b0eff7769917321b1874968f0399bb9
SHA-256:
5afd6a190bb49a25512354984e44ba5cbac7a16ff8684708e000d70b94f0145c
File Format: External release notes
File Name: R620_BIOS 02 01 02 Release Notes.txt
File Size: 12.88 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:
216322eeb9e9dc8fbf28db6579e3eb65
SHA1:
4b3d7aa21bae9ab88c56fa8d94d017d22e652073
SHA-256:
7298477431122de88144aa3182bde92c21d89a829c950f4c1bb50892eb654683
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_2052Y_WN32_2.1.2.EXE
File Size: 13.46 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:
45782b35fe37aa65f77d1e7e9de451fb
SHA1:
c557000e782d8238c834b641932dfe5da592fc80
SHA-256:
7ede7fc70815a62eb26501fc1d3656fe2c06cac6a2fc0565e9fb3b850bb1fa18
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_2052Y_LN_2.1.2.BIN
File Size: 10.35 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:
e9e367dbee46c8284a7cc51192217c94
SHA1:
0f0876fdf18bcd9ce13f472e7684ac7d14346020
SHA-256:
a3a45393d25fb5e5a28da75786e4ad0ef8106ef65f3e1c69690d96ec4d4dcad9
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
Server BIOS 12G
SWB,BIOS,12G,R620,MLK
SWB,BIOS,12G,R620,Q1FY15
SWB,BIOS,12G,R620,Q1FY15,OOB
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" 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
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 by the 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
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" 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
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 by the 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
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