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 Sever BIOS PowerEdge M520 Version 2.0.23

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PowerEdge M520 BIOS Version 2.0.23
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BIOS_TXX7G_LN_2.0.23.BIN | 10.33 MB
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_TXX7G_LN_2.0.23.BIN
File Size: 10.33 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
01828e7d28ba8c04d0789db27cd1aa3b
SHA1:
2c3cfd6bf7a2d8840b0a718f50bd4e131237c2b9
SHA-256:
30e21db87239a0cab04c7e9cd201e41330829943a8860876b3c8fac38362e1fb

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Fixes & Enhancements

Corrected a register setting to optimize the PCIe UniPhy Recipe when used with
the E5-2400 V2 S1 Stepping processors.
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Version

2.0.23, 2.0.23

Release date

18 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.
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File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_TXX7G_LN_2.0.23.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:
b3faf5bdae69f6f39f51d429962f2f26
SHA1:
8121ca9b60982ae9f7d208731bcacb6e98b5bc94
SHA-256:
c187054d3f49dfa7b4d163e99ba3f065df515681ee2152d4e3477ffb6f2aaf4b

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: M520-020023C.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:
e5d0f03f8dd383bc61c527fc1dcb9c44
SHA1:
66887f3292f759f9d58472e49090d2b4b25ba1c5
SHA-256:
9966822989b9d638f0dc6b60344cbd317897cc409520c16537c243c4c68e0b37

File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: M520-020023C.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:
ad058080b64536272eafc37e8a34b654
SHA1:
99805559d0b3b9d916623182f4181b27c9a58495
SHA-256:
60dada6c7015ff90bcfb0d8814fc7bb28d468a0d81f2879e6cf6d2d2a74cf040

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: M520_BIOS_02_00_23_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 68.36 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:
59a38ea53be5d0c0ddc754abbedfc657
SHA1:
93037029caf77f9fdd8da167cae02e069b601f31
SHA-256:
6e3a77331ff77e5d68e424a24b1b538ae390171cfd306ec5db534b4e7c962a2a

File Format: External release notes
File Name: M520_BIOS_02_00_23_Release_Note.txt
File Size: 15.35 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:
830966ce8094cab59ef554a1d2bfddbc
SHA1:
6730fe55fbefef50f4a5e909aa910761889ba024
SHA-256:
8f3b6e92fa570e77d963398ad534c01f80c89abdcd4ca2e85cd54de594fae4c1

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_TXX7G_WN32_2.0.23.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:
85f243f9e853fbfed78c56b93113c818
SHA1:
8999875f26a87e06e49dcadef7609aef6f174431
SHA-256:
b9213c9e4cf991bf8837839cb9a27c0ccc9a18713d0a0ca0e70b50bc1ce28b06

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_TXX7G_WN64_2.0.23.EXE
File Size: 20.53 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:
dabf217e8d200e6b3f0d4d7382c2d3a5
SHA1:
2df668e6bb0c0defb1e17ffb5a876a10986710b8
SHA-256:
e299dafb3139a0b84ee8083b1f3eb9b91440a20b3c05151981ffc08ee61bb3c4

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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.
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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.

Reboot will be required

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