Dell EMC Server BIOS PowerEdge C6420 Version 2.14.2

Restart required

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.

Driver Id : 25G6F

Importance : Urgent

Version : 2.14.2, 2.14.2 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 10 May 2022

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

Updated the "Processor and Memory Reference Code" for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family to IPU 2022.1.
For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections.

Download Files

File Format: Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.

File Name: BIOS_25G6F_WN64_2.14.2.EXE

File size: 28.33 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 68bef20f7252c8f907107890df741352

SHA1: bd3599d08131d09dae4b1ada73eeb91d9335f4e6

SHA-256: 54042675b2ad71cc5918f4d369f931cac6019a687b2df22989cb403ca3962509

Download .EXE

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: BIOS_25G6F_LN64_2.14.2.BIN.sign

File size: 226 Bytes

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: c738ed32979a95f2a9b652950b3f9858

SHA1: 2f0fb514ad91ab6548026cc11a7c8e25f0418f79

SHA-256: 5d4511c195e1c33bf28a71cd93aff44b092d5a4f4886c02865813c9f1adbdb5b

Download .SIGN

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: C6420-021402.efi

File size: 19.28 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: a40bb919ebe1e9871ab7147c3b30df3e

SHA1: 57c029a22186d733bd897ae785a89ed5b6ca2bb9

SHA-256: cc388c606b6557fa07e3198a66fad285c2938c7af6991096bda56fb2124809b8

Download .EFI

File Format: 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.

File Name: C6420_BIOS.2.14.2_RN.pdf

File size: 224.45 KB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 365796b5ad82362fc81ccf3ff2bbe97a

SHA1: c8b33c846c01f2f61dac387f08e8558c8385e4c7

SHA-256: ac9f995128d810b002787e518d6bdbadd830660de8aeb6bbca7494fd4840a4fb

Download .PDF

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: BIOS_25G6F_LN64_2.14.2.BIN

File size: 23.39 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: c40fbfa222bedd6e5eefd138b7d9e881

SHA1: 39cfefc0e98d1a08c143b880290beeac8e856139

SHA-256: 406ec450071a6d0de0da7bf30cadf8a071f1b5ed26d34f6dce351a299a689e4f

Download .BIN

Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- None for this release.

Enhancements:
- Added enhancements to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures - CVE) such as CVE-2021-0159, CVE-2021-0189, CVE-2022-21131, CVE-2021-33123, CVE-2021-33124, CVE-2021-33159, CVE-2022-21166.
- Updated the "Processor and Memory Reference Code" for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family to IPU 2022.1.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x3302 for the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated the Processor Microcode to version 0x6D05 for the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
- Updated SPS to SPS_E5_04.01.04.700.0 (IPU 2022.1) for Purley Refresh.
- Added Virtual Network File 2 support.
- Enhanced the capability for supporting complex PCIe device.

Installation instructions

Dell EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell EMC Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign

Dell EMC Server BIOS PowerEdge C6420 Version 2.14.2

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Fixes & Enhancements

Important Information

Compatible Systems

Supported Operating Systems

Installation instructions

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