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Dell PowerEdge C6220 II BIOS Version 2.8.1
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
Removed the unnecessary Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Opcodes.
Enhancements
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor Microcode to address to address CVE-2017-5715 (http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5715):
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v2 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x42C.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 Product Family Processor (C-1 Stepping) Microcode to version 0x61C.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 Product Family Processor (C-2 Stepping) Microcode to version 0x713.
- CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5754 are addressed by the Operating System & Hypervisor updates.
- For more information, visit http://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN308588
Read MoreRemoved the unnecessary Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Opcodes.
Enhancements
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor Microcode to address to address CVE-2017-5715 (http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5715):
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v2 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x42C.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 Product Family Processor (C-1 Stepping) Microcode to version 0x61C.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 Product Family Processor (C-2 Stepping) Microcode to version 0x713.
- CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5754 are addressed by the Operating System & Hypervisor updates.
- For more information, visit http://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN308588
Version
2.8.1, 2.8.1
Release date
07 Mar 2018
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
UrgentDell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: C6220-II_BIOS_GRRG5_WN64_2.8.1.EXE
File Size: 23.24 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:
d75dd11c9c0fbda81de66f714e933ad6
SHA1:
2b730d2d19e76c8e109af2dd0bf3558a29485cfe
SHA-256:
ed9c1607e3d6f1715c293a75ccb91ff6892cb272b529ad90b10cec7ecf855828
File Format: Firmware Images
File Name: PEC6220BIOS281.zip
File Size: 15.37 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
2e30a96504b87ef2942030be5f590e6e
SHA1:
8b216130f4a8ec96370596bd90e1214f7f4667be
SHA-256:
cdac1973a0de25e82608ccd0de294b55639630d2db7365435354a99e8979a4d1
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: C6220-II_BIOS_GRRG5_LN_2.8.1.BIN.sign
File Size: 226 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:
6e0f37cefe08d89532a48936a1e203b2
SHA1:
ae2224e77cf2e2d4c9c2b5702e78f17a1c78c24f
SHA-256:
aba49d9ce10a717671f1bbd084c153bdbbdbd8ed541457ac092cc8e3fbe4c510
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: EndUser_LicenseAgreementType_S_Rev.040512.txt
File Size: 11.4 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:
c2ffe409366d225552ac6ed58f206b58
SHA1:
88522584d2ed8711c12c71ae9e569116a26e7b0a
SHA-256:
b85aae437264a3f053c9efec6b47fa1ba6610de28b749a06c2fec3dfc87bf333
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: C6220_II_BIOS_02.08.01_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 286.59 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:
92b61425bf7ae3dc5c2a03177c029abf
SHA1:
8d3454baf50f623473b56f55f88dfe58fa383a67
SHA-256:
6eea456857e17d785d05e1b810409132ead1e4acdd5286ca5fcf537e7660c0b6
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: C6220-II_BIOS_GRRG5_WN32_2.8.1.EXE
File Size: 15.71 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:
8010e6f116b3850e0dcb7b1ebb039bf0
SHA1:
0e7fc74bba47938a551d490ec803a53fd014a4f2
SHA-256:
41bdb9bb551a0ea53a62f3ed4df526c6ce80ed313f37f7e1e73ddc9ab8a3e1f7
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: C6220-II_BIOS_GRRG5_LN_2.8.1.BIN
File Size: 17.39 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:
29d22781322e8e6c35339c3caf555cdd
SHA1:
ce36cc78b4710b524d08491b8218889ac27220ed
SHA-256:
8a0467a6d0b3886a535d26bcc8f3e01cd7ee4d92ea6a1bbbc04cdd4d70539d5f
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Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
PowerEdge C6220 II BIOS
Installation instructions
DOS package install instructions:
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This zip file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Browse to the location where you unzip the PEC6220BIOS281.zip.
2. Copy the dos folder of PEC6220BIOS281 to the bootable device.
3. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
4. Run the dos\62202801.exe under DOS.
5. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Windows package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C6220-II_BIOS_GRRG5_WN32_2.8.1.EXE or C6220-II_BIOS_GRRG5_WN64_2.8.1.EXE files and then 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 C6220-II_BIOS_GRRG5_LN_2.8.1.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
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This zip file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Browse to the location where you unzip the PEC6220BIOS281.zip.
2. Copy the dos folder of PEC6220BIOS281 to the bootable device.
3. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
4. Run the dos\62202801.exe under DOS.
5. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Windows package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded C6220-II_BIOS_GRRG5_WN32_2.8.1.EXE or C6220-II_BIOS_GRRG5_WN64_2.8.1.EXE files and then 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 C6220-II_BIOS_GRRG5_LN_2.8.1.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
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