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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge M420 Version 2.1.7
Restart required AUTO 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 M420 BIOS Version 2.1.7
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BIOS_59G5K_WN64_2.1.7.EXE | 22.72 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
BIOS_59G5K_WN64_2.1.7.EXE
File Size:
22.72 MB
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:
26c908038a36732567f998bf5d1c4616
SHA1:
3b445c327fac1fdefab576cf853250558721e2f1
SHA-256:
11e1497a9ae451aaeef658937eaa53866058503b43e7fc294f9c489f85bfa850
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Fixes & Enhancements
Enhancements - External:
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* Updated Intel Authenticated Code Module (ACM) to Rev 2.4.
* Updated iDRAC HII configurator UEFI driver to v1.55.55.05.
* Improved the System Setup user interface.
* Updated BIOS Copyright as 2014 Dell Inc.
Fixes
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* Corrected an issue where UEFI vMedia device failed to boot through iDRAC when all USB ports were disabled under the BIOS setup.
Read More
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* Updated Intel Authenticated Code Module (ACM) to Rev 2.4.
* Updated iDRAC HII configurator UEFI driver to v1.55.55.05.
* Improved the System Setup user interface.
* Updated BIOS Copyright as 2014 Dell Inc.
Fixes
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* Corrected an issue where UEFI vMedia device failed to boot through iDRAC when all USB ports were disabled under the BIOS setup.
Version
2.1.7, 2.1.7
Release date
06 Mar 2014
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:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
BIOS_59G5K_LN_2.1.7.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:
865b7dc2692a293e597dd9946bf238cc
SHA1:
2f0ef244f4e5bd4081043037b232f9d2310f4017
SHA-256:
75eea8f7f17f4f8656959e08477f1cd91e6182f57195d768ab35f70f4f160869
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
M420-020107.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:
52190ccb9966898cc96433556737ebdb
SHA1:
d5bcd3106257daac0625c667fb0d320204174f78
SHA-256:
336b3b5897e503ca42f7c1ff5c6ffb7e023d52700715e98e1805f4f1d362e890
File Format:
Flash BIOS executable
File Name:
M420-020107.exe
File Size:
3.17 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:
bc2724832f183c9e44cd921b803c2fba
SHA1:
7cd8ab3d2beda805c31ddb7d4544011eadab6530
SHA-256:
7b3371f4ffea9ba228c0d9f36334a39d755562cb69a843723d90eab62fb42c3a
File Format:
An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:
M420_BIOS_02_01_07_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size:
109.51 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:
a0325424d7c1df430ca33bb9f6114f9b
SHA1:
aa167d080bdcaa74d33736d36499d83a1cd67dc2
SHA-256:
20caf4d9a2d625208fa46a96f0b76acb8ae217b58b0fdf8516fbc020bd92ab54
File Format:
External release notes
File Name:
M420_BIOS_02_01_07_Release_Notes.txt
File Size:
17.54 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:
1c5a07b0367ec895acf9adde385985f6
SHA1:
959f3ddc034c7d321b5a940ccc0152850591d699
SHA-256:
6081db1cb71b7a297860cd6d792d2803a46b67531913652ad3717537386726ae
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name:
BIOS_59G5K_WN32_2.1.7.EXE
File Size:
14.83 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:
97e67bd0ce8152ded89d69d18859253f
SHA1:
ba8e67a20a646b3b549cc7388e1161458c01dca2
SHA-256:
4dad4668b8f3d5eed63b1b23ac0c47f69be55cc9c38d6ae2eed53c4e7e3fb620
File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
BIOS_59G5K_LN_2.1.7.BIN
File Size:
10.13 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:
ffa5c0869348f8c35fb619b57450f834
SHA1:
c2725e54b033125b290fcb7e9cb6c0fc9ff6551d
SHA-256:
251b508dc8f3b91d99f01e83b5449773d05900e966266a8d10b6178a1333dd90
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
Server BIOS 12G
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" 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.
Reboot will be required
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.
Reboot will be required
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