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 Server BIOS PowerEdge R620 Version 2.8.0

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PowerEdge R620 BIOS Version 2.8.0
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BIOS_WJ5N7_WN64_2.8.0.EXE | 15.54 MB
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_WJ5N7_WN64_2.8.0.EXE
File Size: 15.54 MB
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:
5bb615890a13ef36c65e473d9a96cf0d
SHA1:
fae99694796f59a22820f056328562669b33e6db
SHA-256:
513e00e50715c6c7c0225f053be35ee9ff25fa07f8b1a2de8b2daaa41f71a28f

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- None for this release.

Enhancements
- Enhancement to address the security vulnerabilities (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures--CVE) such as CVE-2018-12126,
CVE-2018-12127, CVE-2018-12130, and CVE-2019-11091.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v2 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x42E.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 Product Family Processor (C-1 Stepping) Microcode to version 0x61F.
- Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 Product Family Processor (C-2 Stepping) Microcode to version 0x718.
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Version

2.8.0, 2.8.0

Release date

09 Sep 2019

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_WJ5N7_LN_2.8.0.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:
7b602ae0489d25b8dbebfd1d234a058a
SHA1:
a23f854297bae379f5aa68836923c5ce3cde3444
SHA-256:
30f82c4b8a8647893ad72083aaa8042473a0e60b5ede5a8076c724ec8408074e

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R620-020800C.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:
942b0506f8a7161362e0726f70cc78e2
SHA1:
c1d5a9051f7fc0708370129c47e6a6963a57e7b7
SHA-256:
488a02544ae75958e5ad3a181d02044b9d3af3fd029b4bc978a9407f1cd3e0e1

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R620_BIOS.2.8.0_RN.PDF
File Size: 201.36 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:
0ca57dc150b1e43438f452740fc3dc74
SHA1:
def1d6b839450e5762431c709396b3585fb6bc5a
SHA-256:
3bf452f49e4b3e29e063ca105b9bf41c0a41a524d235c6a616386c76afa9dca1

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_WJ5N7_WN32_2.8.0.EXE
File Size: 10.17 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:
266e36b108e20d6e781d1a554a0d17cd
SHA1:
40b384bbf6c4295130a21f831f56c2de518b13e2
SHA-256:
37fa299f4fe1d9567276948f66034cab36a12e8417ea79cc84a7e5e9c06fcbd3

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_WJ5N7_LN_2.8.0.BIN
File Size: 12.64 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
5bba200eac83e4ee33fa3dfd591c4a6a
SHA1:
ebda5695318527c879d1db48b43c30b6377e31a2
SHA-256:
02363f90161ffc1b6332fdb2c11975a007c9d82cd852c2b3f9461d23755241a5

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Additional details

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None for this release.
2.9.021 Feb 2020
2.7.027 Jun 2018
2.6.107 Mar 2018
2.5.417 Feb 2016
2.5.201 Apr 2015
2.4.310 Oct 2014
2.2.206 Mar 2014
2.1.318 Dec 2013
2.1.225 Nov 2013
2.0.1923 Sep 2013
1.6.026 Mar 2013
1.5.030 Jan 2013
1.4.818 Dec 2012
1.3.608 Oct 2012
1.2.626 Jun 2012
1.0.406 Mar 2012
Server BIOS 12G
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

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