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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge R220 Version 1.7.0

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PowerEdge R220 BIOS Version 1.7.0
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
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* Fixed an issue where the Lifecycle Controller is 2.10.10.10 or later version, catalog file cannot decompress, when user update the firmware.
* Fixed an issue where the Lifecycle Controller cannot export server profile to USB storage device or Common Internet File Services (CIFS).
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Version

1.7.0, 1.7.0

Release date

02 Feb 2016

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
Dell 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_M3R1Y_WN64_1.7.0.EXE
File Size: 21.82 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:
9093223e6971312174baa60b83f6b413
SHA1:
49c52ad37b89a908b02c4fa10d3a3bfbadd03cab
SHA-256:
08344c89e14f576402a3cb7f85b9241d4163033e9e40de803d453de8bf452d9d

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_M3R1Y_LN_1.7.0.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 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:
e85e84935d703d3c063fd2bc8dcc3385
SHA1:
8f66dff4d68a5714893c525f216a779e28ef461b
SHA-256:
b32096176f9917ea62173cf89011e5b520f57f5c5d2931779145875a8cb14262

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R220-010700.efi
File Size: 8.41 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:
ab4ac6f4c50267cf3f5ddff6ec272ed4
SHA1:
9b2bd753c864476d987216d639b167ed1e48e4f0
SHA-256:
2024a79dc1e33769067d946a437effc1a1268003d0b1077a38259a4d26eca7ed

File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: R220-010700.exe
File Size: 8.18 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:
e52ceb4e6590e7df440dee968923ccca
SHA1:
6f4610ef27f9b835cf5788c0b5d589154f859f23
SHA-256:
84739e3530d493082816fe45236ede5b6e4a86d2a5362af16364a2d8a4942308

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R220_BIOS_01_07_00_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 257.83 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:
c54ac8b3759abfcf22d6d13fc93ebc02
SHA1:
a5e071ce1e12514ac449216dd8cf43fc8c2b31ea
SHA-256:
56bb7e685841f9529bbd0b041b23e0b4fcaf404d675c377b5c980b5f6c7f2add

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_M3R1Y_WN32_1.7.0.EXE
File Size: 14.74 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:
6e96940089ccb420a377bb06ad1711a4
SHA1:
24f7699f01880dacb80c894921cf80c8828d37e8
SHA-256:
385d1db6568738119862cff3528132719a866617009d4279832d6787d5d4de3b

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_M3R1Y_LN_1.7.0.BIN
File Size: 79.43 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
ceb3235a78b9ca089a929d330e853927
SHA1:
565fa27aa92dea3e68a58bbb691f57ab8fb46d65
SHA-256:
fa15c77545c9b0a0f300ce27c62e3cd8782f7d527d8e6acbce0a98882f3da3e1

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Important Notes
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When UEFI Secure Boot is enabled, back flashing to BIOS versions earlier than 1.6.2 is not allowed.
PowerEdge R220 BIOS
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

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