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 PowerEdge C8000 system BIOS
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.
System BIOS for PEC6220, PEC8220, PEC8220X, PEC8220XG, DCS6220, DCS7200, DCS8200, DCS8220, DCS8220X and DCS8220XG
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.
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Sign in to Windows as an admin to use automatic scan. If your're already signed in as an admin and seeing this message, please reboot.Your system is managed by your IT admin and features might be limited.
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Fixes & Enhancements
1.Support memory works in X2 refresh rate. 2.Support iSCSI Boot Configuration Menu for add-in card in uEFI boot. 3.Support SETUP option to control PXE boot protocol for IPv4 or IPv6. 4.Enhance Fusion IO card detection capability. 5.Enhance stability of memory MBE error event. 6.Enhance hard disk compatibility with RSTe 3.5.1.1009 upgrade. 7.Enhance advanced ECC feature for memory. 8.Solve system can not detect some 3TB hard disk drives in RAID mode after reboots from Windows 2012. 9.Display suitable hard disk drive information in SETUP while sets in RAID mode.
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:One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name:PEC8000BIOS010117.exe
File Size:15.59 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.
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.
Warning! The BIOS does not support system boots from built in hard disks while Embedded SATA Controller sets in IDE mode. The BIOS support secure BIOS feature so it is not allowed downgrade to 1.0.x version.
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 PEC8220BIOS010117.exe. 2. Copy the dos folder of PEC8220BIOS010117 to the bootable device. 3. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device. 4. Run the dos\62201117.exe under DOS. 5. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Windows package install instructions: 1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C8000_BIOS_NNMX0_WN32_1.1.17.EXE file 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_NNMX0_LN32_1.1.17.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
Need help with BIOS issues?
Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.