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

Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge R420 Version 2.0.22

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PowerEdge R420 BIOS Version 2.0.22
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Version

2.0.22, 2.0.22

Release date

10 Dec 2013

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_7V20H_WN64_2.0.22.EXE
File Size: 20.52 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:
8d602d5756796be40431499b43c00175
SHA1:
8e1829649ab465919fa9f694e60249cd3596940c
SHA-256:
9663408eab23a60d998a2fd120375f49e2f55862e0f6eca67c9ae0accef1bfe6

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_7V20H_LN_2.0.22.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:
84b1ce4f49b237e5e7e40c5b04825e1e
SHA1:
25eb1ce5b82534b10713cae49b0aaefbd3bc8bff
SHA-256:
40e9ced9d2ab2a627bcdd98adb5c4774404239a1f725521359076db94fec67b5

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R420-020022C.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:
2417a2019ea8d1f1d8f0f81282451b5a
SHA1:
d4c4060ad37d19721a9ee71cd15df75c06bbe482
SHA-256:
d6387286ce814b59ff2db197535cdcc142d88f002e8da9937e5b7c24b68f7898

File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: R420-020022C.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:
ab262b44b42bbc45a9b6a8d31da675d2
SHA1:
6de56fed4f49b2e2f96c9029fde6bcb1c10cf248
SHA-256:
82dd06f3cc6e69625e306b6107fa297a850ccb5e1fdee98a0b866bc09d0441d8

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R420_BIOS_02_00_22_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 169.42 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:
2e381695761f7808e3388ebc72e77235
SHA1:
875a62478ca53597fc848e9c3ca04f965f22a350
SHA-256:
69e8e9f8ad8a7eca39f8ebd52d79a9d43a7f921d447d52d3cdd8910ccf3719a4

File Format: External release notes
File Name: R420_BIOS_02_00_22_Release_Notes.txt
File Size: 12.64 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:
dd5a081c251dedb0c75f4a71a676b920
SHA1:
2adfcd951cbab637fa193bcc777cd19e15dbaadc
SHA-256:
9b395edc9c9513e48397a980348c2825566c117d66bf36c08f10ec2d7563c9a0

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_7V20H_WN32_2.0.22.EXE
File Size: 13.45 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:
8e61699acfd6a53b86f5f85e40ab91a9
SHA1:
93650813fc4a7276e9f3ae86fb1bef98eafeb2f0
SHA-256:
d78c27f300aeedb128a8ce59f4a1ca5a3f98be633d53b2133cef0c356ca67992

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_7V20H_LN_2.0.22.BIN
File Size: 10.33 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:
d2f219b252d19814728cc1fce5627caa
SHA1:
6f8935e0154c3df529ca5e9438dbfbc5d8679a26
SHA-256:
e1854ec0d97001e6c55cb596d5c0332cf03c77b01df23325e8f8b6e02c77f42a

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

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Server BIOS 12G
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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