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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell PowerEdge C8220 BIOS Version 2.3.1
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.System BIOS for PEC8220 / PEC8220X
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Fixes & Enhancements
What's New
* Updated Intel Management Engine (ME) binary to Rev 02.01.07.328.0.
* Updated Intel I350 PXE OPROM to 1.5.43 and iSCSI to 2.8.30.
* Support for nVIDIA Tesla K40M GPU card.
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Fixes
* Corrected an issue when system updating BIOS by BMC web interface, BIOS can not be updated successfully.
* Corrected an issue in SMBIOS when reporting PCI-E slots.
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Read More* Updated Intel Management Engine (ME) binary to Rev 02.01.07.328.0.
* Updated Intel I350 PXE OPROM to 1.5.43 and iSCSI to 2.8.30.
* Support for nVIDIA Tesla K40M GPU card.
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Fixes
* Corrected an issue when system updating BIOS by BMC web interface, BIOS can not be updated successfully.
* Corrected an issue in SMBIOS when reporting PCI-E slots.
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Version
2.3.1, 2.3.1
Release date
18 Apr 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
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: C8000_BIOS_6GK31_WN64_2.3.1.EXE
File Size: 23.53 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:
79d2ded0f99b15464906d6e065d89371
SHA1:
e86ef8a7d1fe1089c611cb88d73a0634dc3f1046
SHA-256:
64e03bfac5ad7a421083aa1389ee49a9bce05dd941f351170eafe4758ab465ee
File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: PEC8220BIOS020301.exe
File Size: 16.52 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then double-click it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
025d65f40fe87313f1ff102ff78f78bf
SHA1:
b5f7d001a9317a85d5dda65029db18ad3a28d74b
SHA-256:
5a2e11aa9676d3d3b64ad932656f3fb5f6f8a17f0ad85b6d183949da3c3d77e4
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: C8000_BIOS_6GK31_LN_2.3.1.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:
ca6b20463993d543a8ec048932dfbffa
SHA1:
9c5095f69dbf554e11c5916259e9d103b20871b9
SHA-256:
82de94fcd312a65dd67e43666576181362695d81c18220e323ab5236a7cafdde
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: EndUser_LicenseAgreementType_S_Rev. 040512.txt
File Size: 11.4 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:
c2ffe409366d225552ac6ed58f206b58
SHA1:
88522584d2ed8711c12c71ae9e569116a26e7b0a
SHA-256:
b85aae437264a3f053c9efec6b47fa1ba6610de28b749a06c2fec3dfc87bf333
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: C8220_BIOS_02.03.01_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 159.22 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:
0ba42f117a8aa6609344649c67507657
SHA1:
579a6c5fdc54194cf0cd8731cc4e64506e7e4467
SHA-256:
dd8b2a0d095a09f0a4de99f3d7717246e25988b91f4aea76344f891b856f8068
File Format: External release notes
File Name: C8220_BIOS_02.03.01_Release_Notes.txt
File Size: 8.25 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:
3802d574803b8a834140725c7f168ef7
SHA1:
b78ab7f1e400f379f512708c4c135fa53bcade97
SHA-256:
166dc4f4798780a1b0d7e65698551b91a8545803eb226de716db196bd9a560ec
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: C8000_BIOS_6GK31_WN32_2.3.1.EXE
File Size: 15.63 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:
57e68953a1800468f8bf8c5492312949
SHA1:
b15a4de3f76d5c8f073ef9ba276db9c8b37433db
SHA-256:
a04dc8181088d21d2ac2c7685ab981a4e7a5c295fe39db8e999d07d5d9665694
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: C8000_BIOS_6GK31_LN_2.3.1.BIN
File Size: 10.92 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:
ddb5cd7ea064bf9f4d3f95c951e2c054
SHA1:
1e90b3f2ed919052fdb13110fd3c8cc34856ecd6
SHA-256:
da0c51da6f49266220d042ff9e786013a36d0a612e89a289daf9edda31b26a7e
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
PEC8000 BIOS
Installation instructions
DOS package install instructions:
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 exact the PEC8220BIOS020301.exe.
2. Copy the dos folder of PEC8220BIOS020301 to the bootable device.
3. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
4. Run the dos\62202301.exe under DOS.
5. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Windows package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C8000_BIOS_6GK31_WN32_2.3.1.EXE or C8000_BIOS_6GK31_WN64_2.3.1.EXE files and double-click to launch update.
2. Click Install icon to continue.
3. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Linux package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C8000_BIOS_6GK31_LN_2.3.1.BIN file and run the file in command line.
2. Waiting the BIOS image loading finish and system backs to command line.
3. Run the reboot=k to proceed the BIOS update.
4. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Reboot will be required
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 exact the PEC8220BIOS020301.exe.
2. Copy the dos folder of PEC8220BIOS020301 to the bootable device.
3. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
4. Run the dos\62202301.exe under DOS.
5. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Windows package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C8000_BIOS_6GK31_WN32_2.3.1.EXE or C8000_BIOS_6GK31_WN64_2.3.1.EXE files and double-click to launch update.
2. Click Install icon to continue.
3. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Linux package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C8000_BIOS_6GK31_LN_2.3.1.BIN file and run the file in command line.
2. Waiting the BIOS image loading finish and system backs to command line.
3. Run the reboot=k to proceed the BIOS update.
4. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Reboot will be required
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