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 PowerEdge BIOS R720/R720-xd Version 2.0.19
Restart requiredAUTO INSTALLEDThis file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
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Fixes & Enhancements
== What 's new * Support for Intel Xeon E5-2600 V2 processor. * Updated Intel Management Engine (ME) binary to Rev 2.1.5. 0x81. * Updated Intel Processor Power Management (PPM) reference code to Rev 1.25 (PPM is used when performance per Watt (OS) is selected in the system profile settings). * Updated Authenticated Code Module (ACM) to Rev 2.2. * Updated Intel processor and memory reference codes to Rev V2.00.00.02. * Updated Intel chipset configuration compliant with latest BIOS specification Updates Rev 2.0.3. * Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 V2 product family microcode 415. * Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family microcode 710. * Updated iDRAC HII configurator UEFI driver to v1.45.45. * Added 1866MHz memory DIMM support for Intel Xeon E5-2600 V2 processor. * Booting to the Operating System in Turbo speed with Turbo Boost enabled and CPU Power Management mode set to OS DBPM. * New processor BIOS setup option 'Dell Controlled Turbo' to assist with controlling Turbo engagement. This feature is also referred to as Dell Processor Acceleration Technology 'DPAT'. This option is available only when a E5-2690 or E5-2600 V2 Xeon series Processor is installed and Turbo is supported and enabled. * New setup option to select either 'IPv4' or 'IPv6' PXE boot mode in UEFI Boot Settings. * New Memory Operating Mode setup option 'Dell Fault Resilient Mode '. * Upgraded the UEFI network stack adding IPv6 support. * New F3 hotkey in System Setup to load default settings from serial terminals. * Improvements to the System Setup user interface. * Added a new user interface for restoring Service Tag after a motherboard replacement. * Updated to ensure existing asset tag can still be carried over when 30 byte asset tag is supported. * To improve system memory resource allocation for GP-GPUs, the default value for mapping of MMIO above 4GB is now enabled. * Enhanced POST handling of certain out-of-spec PCIe cards. == Fixes * Corrected an issue where Virtual-APIC Page Accesses With 32-Bit PAE Paging May Cause a System Crash. * Corrected an issue where maximum turbo capability of Xeon processor E5-2690 CPUs can be limited when booting to certain OSs. * Corrected an issue where system locks-up in POST after an abnormal shutdown under Solaris OS. * Corrected an intermittent system lock up problem when console redirection is enabled. * Fixed the ISC (In-System Characterization) feature unexpectedly getting disabled issue. * Corrected language translation problems in System Setup. * Corrected an issue where the system hangs with all Dell supported Brocade adapters that are using 3.2.x code base. (This issue affected Brocade BR1020, BR1741M-K and BR825 cards). * Fixed an error in BIOS32 INT 1A support. * Updated SMBios to report correct LRDIMM capacity when not in the 'Optimizer' Memory Operating Mode for a fully populated system.
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.
File Format:A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:R720-020019C.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.
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.
File Format:An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:R720_BIOS 02 00 19 Release Notes.pdf
File Size:239 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.
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.
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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------- 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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