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PowerEdge R420 BIOS
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R420_BIOS_PPW7X_LN32_1.3.5.BIN | 6.29 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
R420_BIOS_PPW7X_LN32_1.3.5.BIN
File Size:
6.29 MB
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:
c3c9689f65be8d59d84e844ba64f73bd
SHA1:
b06d5b33b378a3eb189ddc042d8178d1fe9e2fd6
SHA-256:
43354762b3cce4714f7faf139a9edd24c8f04fc87a1551b446c4b4f80b02595d
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Fixes & Enhancements
* Updated Authenticated Code Module (ACM)
* Updated memory reference code
* Updated processor reference code
* Updated chipset reference code to improve PCIe x16 slot performance
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family microcode for C1 stepping to 00000619
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family microcode for C2 stepping to 0000070D
* Added Windows 2012 support
* Increased the speed of the System Setup launch process
* Enhanced the iDRAC virtual mouse performance in pre-boot GUIs such as System Setup and Lifecycle Controller
* Enabled display of CPLD version information in BIOS setup
* Added UEFI boot support for Ubuntu
* Added support to allow PCI Memory Mapped I/O allocation above 4 GB
* Added logic to make I/O resource allocation more robust
* Improved handling of storage devices without a native UEFI driver
* Updated DIMM types used in power budget calculation to include LRDIMMs
* Changed default option for the Memory Operating Mode for all Memory Configurations to "Optimizer"
* Increased system memory speeds for Memory Configurations with all slots in a channel populated and when the System Profile in BIOS setup is set to "Performance" mode or Memory Frequency in the "Custom" mode is set to Memory Maximum Performance
* Enabled entering System Setup (F2 hotkey) on a boot where a one-time Service Partition Boot has been requested
* Added new power management option "Collaborative CPU Performance Control" in the System Profile settings
* Added new power limiting option "Logical Processor Idling" in the Processor Settings
* Corrected an issue where HPET resources are not reported to OS
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* Updated memory reference code
* Updated processor reference code
* Updated chipset reference code to improve PCIe x16 slot performance
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family microcode for C1 stepping to 00000619
* Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family microcode for C2 stepping to 0000070D
* Added Windows 2012 support
* Increased the speed of the System Setup launch process
* Enhanced the iDRAC virtual mouse performance in pre-boot GUIs such as System Setup and Lifecycle Controller
* Enabled display of CPLD version information in BIOS setup
* Added UEFI boot support for Ubuntu
* Added support to allow PCI Memory Mapped I/O allocation above 4 GB
* Added logic to make I/O resource allocation more robust
* Improved handling of storage devices without a native UEFI driver
* Updated DIMM types used in power budget calculation to include LRDIMMs
* Changed default option for the Memory Operating Mode for all Memory Configurations to "Optimizer"
* Increased system memory speeds for Memory Configurations with all slots in a channel populated and when the System Profile in BIOS setup is set to "Performance" mode or Memory Frequency in the "Custom" mode is set to Memory Maximum Performance
* Enabled entering System Setup (F2 hotkey) on a boot where a one-time Service Partition Boot has been requested
* Added new power management option "Collaborative CPU Performance Control" in the System Profile settings
* Added new power limiting option "Logical Processor Idling" in the Processor Settings
* Corrected an issue where HPET resources are not reported to OS
Version
1.3.5, 1.3.5
Release date
08 Oct 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
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File Format:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
R420_BIOS_PPW7X_LN32_1.3.5.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:
85bf9aab0bab5141441d7166d7de24a1
SHA1:
de45ad33ae2a706e75d00ec340abd6cd2bec5608
SHA-256:
a7151e6424f1c797f7e7b25efe08ce71131463e2a4a8bd088d5a8a1b08ac7258
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
R420-010305C.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:
941d42872fe951accd6010a29710c50a
SHA1:
0d6664d2b219060915cf3a0f1ccc9dfe4953e9e9
SHA-256:
37269218c158f9dd29d891908f4cd6a01d1395198d2b732e1a749c3142cf85c8
File Format:
Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name:
R420-010305C.exe
File Size:
2.99 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:
b5ea6896706808e5f66368e639c9adc5
SHA1:
abb5ee4f259fc9757b0ef45a0de0a292abb47f87
SHA-256:
1c607539ae881cc05ddef9c99ff8b653cc41965cff53de1c7a636633372a4b21
File Format:
External release notes
File Name:
R420-010305BIOS.txt
File Size:
7.38 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:
f68bd3537b11afea550cff02fddf0513
SHA1:
5b1bc8e3c803d6ec6b48390d0d4b3f458697d788
SHA-256:
5b19670ba81f62cde8d363b795fdcd1922298bd3f9e911edccd0b9ea2f8e2a2a
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name:
R420_BIOS_PPW7X_WN32_1.3.5.EXE
File Size:
7.95 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:
be235556af5ebe892e01583961d447be
SHA1:
4535e3568268d27c724deb923fd0fecae082e9d9
SHA-256:
2c906b06c217f6645958710e66b77f64053a8bcba64a3a08ada9d1a499d2f381
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Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
Server BIOS 12G
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.
Reboot will be required
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.
Reboot will be required
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