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Dell PowerEdge C8220 BIOS Version 2.4.2
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C8000_BIOS_6GW67_WN64_2.4.2.EXE | 23.53 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
C8000_BIOS_6GW67_WN64_2.4.2.EXE
File Size:
23.53 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:
17f1676a701bf114e788565622fe681c
SHA1:
64fd993a6464f8015ec06e31358464eb60bf224d
SHA-256:
e4d75074ad0d269da16b034c03f3ccf28e65a138176c46613c42307b08f54da7
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Fixes & Enhancements
What's New
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 V2 product family microcode to 424.
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Fixes
* Corrected the threshold for system event log of memory single bit error.
* Corrected help messages under BIOS setup utility.
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Read More
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 V2 product family microcode to 424.
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Fixes
* Corrected the threshold for system event log of memory single bit error.
* Corrected help messages under BIOS setup utility.
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Version
2.4.2, 2.4.2
Release date
01 Jul 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:
One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name:
PEC8220BIOS020402.exe
File Size:
16.16 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:
4f18821caadd4568fbb4807a4620e808
SHA1:
b4f4455b2dcb2aca17076299a9cffa417a22cecb
SHA-256:
35af35d104be9429cd2fd6756cf963254e3b5d66fccbc52cd8456cb7074661c8
File Format:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
C8000_BIOS_6GW67_LN_2.4.2.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:
efeb6c4bb94c31da24518d51f7615982
SHA1:
4707df52559e2297a9f1d5e5b677c6f2ec24dfae
SHA-256:
f99db81677f57e5e337d4282e9d2e202363dd3d5c332af9efc641b7ee2daf242
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_02.04.02_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size:
54.79 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:
220945900d9bf9159173e09c7d132bdb
SHA1:
f33c5bc027643bcdb005ad00e09653a3e2ee0b8a
SHA-256:
f3d375fef0f96dff0b87121ae2f71f419f2d7a7b7236144bfdedde2e867fd1c4
File Format:
External release notes
File Name:
C8220_BIOS_02.04.02_Release_Notes.txt
File Size:
10.36 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:
038d9732159650de6fc9994c2d9d69a8
SHA1:
e507eb4e27dea6d02122d6b04bc1644c66f4a277
SHA-256:
08c041c6a505539715ceff9b547e48e629ed2b35c175d42a7159c65e9774498f
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name:
C8000_BIOS_6GW67_WN32_2.4.2.EXE
File Size:
15.64 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:
1eefa6e9ace954153326f421b7ce0511
SHA1:
796f56aa47a28ff6ba0876c1b71c8ad4d4be4d61
SHA-256:
a3f1044d7085b3c69282b3ba70abae52863e28f6d1c2ddd53ca1480fdd2a4997
File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
C8000_BIOS_6GW67_LN_2.4.2.BIN
File Size:
10.95 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:
d9f536cda4ac8cc0d8be68fe50621d6d
SHA1:
541e4d978e67ab91d52ac98250a1d5b64160a428
SHA-256:
56f245359181615e5902dccf35b2a9d9f4821220f9914d2be8a2f024398e7c01
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Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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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 PEC8220BIOS020402.exe.
2. Copy the dos folder of PEC8220BIOS020402 to the bootable device.
3. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
4. Run the dos\62202402.exe under DOS.
5. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Windows package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C8000_BIOS_6GW67_WN32_2.4.2.EXE or C8000_BIOS_6GW67_WN64_2.4.2.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_6GW67_LN_2.4.2.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 PEC8220BIOS020402.exe.
2. Copy the dos folder of PEC8220BIOS020402 to the bootable device.
3. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
4. Run the dos\62202402.exe under DOS.
5. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Windows package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C8000_BIOS_6GW67_WN32_2.4.2.EXE or C8000_BIOS_6GW67_WN64_2.4.2.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_6GW67_LN_2.4.2.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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