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 EMC Server BIOS PowerEdge T20 Version A18
Restart required AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.The Intel Management Engine (ME) is updated to 9.1.43.3004, and also updated both the Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 v3 Product Family Processor and the Desktop 4th Generation Intel Core Processor Family Processor Microcode to version 0x25.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Updated the CPU microcode to address security advisory Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00115 (CVE-2018-3639 and CVE-2018-3640)
- Updated the Intel ME Firmware to address security advisories INTEL-SA-00112 (CVE-2018-3628 CVE-2018-3629 CVE-2018-3632) and INTEL-SA-00118(CVE-2018-3627)
Enhancements
- Not applicable
Read More- Updated the CPU microcode to address security advisory Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00115 (CVE-2018-3639 and CVE-2018-3640)
- Updated the Intel ME Firmware to address security advisories INTEL-SA-00112 (CVE-2018-3628 CVE-2018-3629 CVE-2018-3632) and INTEL-SA-00118(CVE-2018-3627)
Enhancements
- Not applicable
Version
A18, A18
Release date
09 Jul 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: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: PET20A18.exe
File Size: 9.29 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. The Universal (Windows/MS DOS) format can be used to install from any Windows or MS DOS environment.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
c0642458b68c6c9c6ce1d1a6faeeee59
SHA1:
ea5311a29094e79452845d8092f7d22bdbe27ef5
SHA-256:
563ae357539ccd62c9123134c34141dd08d01bd142580019546115839617f4e1
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: T20_BIOS_A18_RN.pdf
File Size: 379.75 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:
f775d57c275c1a7981430848f295f08a
SHA1:
7f9f726a5021e6166c2db3756c53ca5908709e84
SHA-256:
827086f04044d6b872cf7e1f66b64386785c4392311dc83c1fe5461bf3481ea1
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
None for this release
Applies to
Precision T1700 System BIOS
Installation instructions
The file PET20A18.exe is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.
1. Click Download now.The File Download window appears.
2. Click the Save button.The Save As window appears.
3. Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
4. Click the Save button.A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
5. If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
NOTE: Shut down all other applications prior to running the BIOS update utility. The update utility reboots your system in order to
get the new BIOS loaded.
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Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
1. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled PET20A18.exe.The Dell BIOS Flash window appears
2. Click the Continue button.The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows,
Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.
3. Click the OK button.The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed.
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)
NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS diskette. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Copy the file PET20A18.exe to a bootable USB key.
2. Boot from the USB key to the DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing Y:\PET20A18.exe (where Y is the drive letter where the executable is located).
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Note: Please make sure you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating BIOS on a BitLocker enabled system.
If you doesn't enable BitLocker on your system you can ignore it.
1. Click Download now.The File Download window appears.
2. Click the Save button.The Save As window appears.
3. Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
4. Click the Save button.A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
5. If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
NOTE: Shut down all other applications prior to running the BIOS update utility. The update utility reboots your system in order to
get the new BIOS loaded.
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Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
1. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled PET20A18.exe.The Dell BIOS Flash window appears
2. Click the Continue button.The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows,
Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.
3. Click the OK button.The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed.
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)
NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS diskette. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Copy the file PET20A18.exe to a bootable USB key.
2. Boot from the USB key to the DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing Y:\PET20A18.exe (where Y is the drive letter where the executable is located).
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Note: Please make sure you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating BIOS on a BitLocker enabled system.
If you doesn't enable BitLocker on your system you can ignore it.
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