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 PowerEdge BIOS M420 Version 2.7.0
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.PowerEdge M420 BIOS Version 2.7.0
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
-None for this release.
Enhancements
-Enhancement to address security vulnerability CVE-2018-3639 (https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-3639).
-Enhancement to address security vulnerability CVE-2018-3640 (https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-3640).
-Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v2 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x42D.
-Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 Product Family Processor (C-1 Stepping) Microcode to version 0x61D.
-Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 Product Family Processor (C-2 Stepping) Microcode to version 0x714.
Read More-None for this release.
Enhancements
-Enhancement to address security vulnerability CVE-2018-3639 (https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-3639).
-Enhancement to address security vulnerability CVE-2018-3640 (https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-3640).
-Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v2 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x42D.
-Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 Product Family Processor (C-1 Stepping) Microcode to version 0x61D.
-Updated the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 Product Family Processor (C-2 Stepping) Microcode to version 0x714.
Version
2.7.0, 2.7.0
Release date
27 Jun 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: M420_BIOS_DGJP2_WN64_2.7.0_01.EXE
File Size: 11.48 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:
84a68ba0c72ad0083142b8e24c12ce80
SHA1:
e94778d9d4b6131da98cc2f5af85eec0e62da9be
SHA-256:
2f68355ec374f47c01c560f9bdacb949f8b3a48ae0869a82a61e5961ef196d50
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: M420_BIOS_DGJP2_LN_2.7.0.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:
48e4b622246172e9ec07fd0e4b26782f
SHA1:
ea1ed5848437ec0d1b340362fdbe723d26c03e03
SHA-256:
7c853aeee374c17b59b79536f0448ff1b8c5450b992b3f3c41cac739942dc1b0
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: M420-020700C.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:
ffcfdf0eb2418ab900223d0e6b3d0740
SHA1:
19ebdc679e4f1642222dbf8174f8edd7eab8ce83
SHA-256:
83427b2c8c1b365d180788a54eb40778282e342cd2f721b955ffb09a908b4deb
File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: M420-020700C.exe
File Size: 3.21 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:
dab49853e0a5e9dba8a06ca819806732
SHA1:
735c97f426faee8ecae08d81fab6b62ee2354011
SHA-256:
4be3394a985fb0e9cb5f5e6ec95bf7282b198120295e6bc67597c9795bb97642
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: M420_BIOS_2.7.0_RN.pdf
File Size: 250.77 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:
504f83fbc04271b73c085c2bd1fc9ec3
SHA1:
3749bc07369f25212abaf2a6fba43843e0242322
SHA-256:
0c601ab252af508871c2b8674b6d6c810380214713c1e59106d614f41b0dccbe
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: M420_BIOS_DGJP2_WN32_2.7.0_01.EXE
File Size: 10.21 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:
423a5ed71f1e0a200e59fbbac53440fa
SHA1:
69220e03329effdee28fb8afae7752548e01a2b2
SHA-256:
d335a591b6285814ee7876640aab0a0a6bada94605c4adb375cb0f1537e4777b
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: M420_BIOS_DGJP2_LN_2.7.0.BIN
File Size: 60.64 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.
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:
bf1efd62f4ba59e85d0522ea561a1c39
SHA1:
0cad5c93267076cea16fe69743f4a6f83d21b0a3
SHA-256:
14d21a45fd0452e494f8e6a44fc5dec8d8a51e25ca6998f9435f00cbb4ab19f1
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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.
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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
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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