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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell Server BIOS PowerEdge R620 Version 1.4.8
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R620_BIOS_PMX97_WN32_1.4.8.EXE | 7.98 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name:
R620_BIOS_PMX97_WN32_1.4.8.EXE
File Size:
7.98 MB
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:
a41f9f11424cf2eb6aed2c2bac0ade08
SHA1:
96167b8d055794dd9c3ee70cf94f1a1bd581e273
SHA-256:
1b9b8dc133d79cc409f945d00338f7463f206deb045f189b711cb42568fa3920
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Fixes & Enhancements
Enhancements:
* Updated Intel Management Engine (ME) binary to Rev 2.1.5.6D.
* Updated Intel Processor Power Management (PPM) reference code to Rev 1.24 (PPM is used when performance per Watt (OS) is selected in the system profile settings).
* Updated BIOS to support Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Physical Presence Interface Specification version 1.2.
* Updated the maximum supported frequency to 1600Mhz for RDIMMs and UDIMMs in both 1 DIMM per channel and 2 DIMMs per channel configurations, when operating at either 1.35V or 1.5V.
* Updated the default maximum supported frequency to 1333Mhz for RDIMMs and LRDIMMs in a 3 DIMM per channel configuration.
* Updated DIMM rank reporting for LRDIMMs to use physical rather than logical number of ranks.
* Updated chipset reference code to improve downstream Integrated IO (IIO) performance and PCIe x16 port operation.
* Increased the Asset Tag maximum length to 30 characters.
* Enhanced the serial baud rate detection algorithm for console redirection support.
* Added CPLD update support in Lifecycle Controller.
* Made minor improvements to the System Setup user interface.
* Added updates for future GP-GPU support.
* Added support when loading BIOS defaults using the ALT F keys, through the serial console terminal when console redirection is enabled.
* Updated iDRAC UEFI driver to v1.30.30.27 with the following changes:
- Updated the System Summary page to display the iDRAC License, Current iDRAC network settings, and upstream and downstream backplane information.
- Updated the Network Settings page to configure the Auto Dedicated NIC and Static IPv4 IPv6 settings, and view the Active NIC interface
- Added OS to iDRAC Pass Through configuration settings
- Updated the Alerts page to configure 8 Alert Destinations and added support to configure IPv6 and FQDN address
- Added System Event Log configuration settings
- Updated Power Configuration settings to be enabled on the Rack and Tower servers with PMBus capable power supply.
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* Updated Intel Management Engine (ME) binary to Rev 2.1.5.6D.
* Updated Intel Processor Power Management (PPM) reference code to Rev 1.24 (PPM is used when performance per Watt (OS) is selected in the system profile settings).
* Updated BIOS to support Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Physical Presence Interface Specification version 1.2.
* Updated the maximum supported frequency to 1600Mhz for RDIMMs and UDIMMs in both 1 DIMM per channel and 2 DIMMs per channel configurations, when operating at either 1.35V or 1.5V.
* Updated the default maximum supported frequency to 1333Mhz for RDIMMs and LRDIMMs in a 3 DIMM per channel configuration.
* Updated DIMM rank reporting for LRDIMMs to use physical rather than logical number of ranks.
* Updated chipset reference code to improve downstream Integrated IO (IIO) performance and PCIe x16 port operation.
* Increased the Asset Tag maximum length to 30 characters.
* Enhanced the serial baud rate detection algorithm for console redirection support.
* Added CPLD update support in Lifecycle Controller.
* Made minor improvements to the System Setup user interface.
* Added updates for future GP-GPU support.
* Added support when loading BIOS defaults using the ALT F keys, through the serial console terminal when console redirection is enabled.
* Updated iDRAC UEFI driver to v1.30.30.27 with the following changes:
- Updated the System Summary page to display the iDRAC License, Current iDRAC network settings, and upstream and downstream backplane information.
- Updated the Network Settings page to configure the Auto Dedicated NIC and Static IPv4 IPv6 settings, and view the Active NIC interface
- Added OS to iDRAC Pass Through configuration settings
- Updated the Alerts page to configure 8 Alert Destinations and added support to configure IPv6 and FQDN address
- Added System Event Log configuration settings
- Updated Power Configuration settings to be enabled on the Rack and Tower servers with PMBus capable power supply.
Version
1.4.8, 1.4.8
Release date
18 Dec 2012
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:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
R620_BIOS_PMX97_LN32_1.4.8.BIN.sign
File Size:
194 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:
cb5341d670d1328b4f555320616789cc
SHA1:
5479e7f9cc0ae357a64062ee05e6b7d9db6bc46e
SHA-256:
18b7d168d3d3b67128441e860cef5cd37ca23fce3189ba48179cdfb0657a82a5
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
R620-010408C.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:
3d501c4e9b35237e628975c27ea53146
SHA1:
473dbad6e1474a012370b2de2ab68a9a125a87d1
SHA-256:
b1698d1d704e179448743ae70f31ca6cc98e8db25458aebb78801cd81d785470
File Format:
Flash BIOS executable
File Name:
R620-010408C.exe
File Size:
3.02 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:
2a0b7e61a5a2be5e0b59b83783dfbe99
SHA1:
6c0d162b0d7450935c5aca640fd981fc1bc80bb1
SHA-256:
749a7647afba6f5a8c7ba2bba6399a5af2b7b630164f2dc814105588fb6900b3
File Format:
External release notes
File Name:
R620-010408BIOS.txt
File Size:
10.22 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:
e77eb38dcd00fb9f3878333b787e9047
SHA1:
100c70b9120d936a61fbd1b749565bcfabb00c7d
SHA-256:
2fd537909f5c2249f465db686ddb76c0bd4d637cf3c3ae05311e9228551dd776
File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
R620_BIOS_PMX97_LN32_1.4.8.BIN
File Size:
6.32 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:
8b531df36e787232fc65d2f59201c083
SHA1:
53f8971e8430b0ca16af454a7509fbc5d606b016
SHA-256:
d635665dfa192ec3248613bbde889a3d7f81a4e7b9b33a9968a13c5395140219
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
SWB,BIOS,12G,R620,MLK
SWB,BIOS,12G,R620,Q1FY14
SWB,BIOS,12G,R620,Q3FY13
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" 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
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 by the flash utility.
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" 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
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 by the flash utility.
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