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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

Dell PowerEdge C5220 system BIOS version 2.3.0

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.
This release contains BIOS firmware version 2.3.0 for Dell PowerEdge C5220. The release contains new Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family Processor Microcode to address CVE-2018-3639 and CVE-2018-3640.
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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 Xeon Processor E3-1200 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x2E.
- Updated the Xeon Processor E3-1200 v2 Product Family Processor Microcode to version 0x20.
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Version

2.3.0, 2.3.0

Release date

16 Jul 2018

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Urgent
Dell 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.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: C5220_BIOS_JVG3X_WN64_2.3.0.EXE
File Size: 23.47 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:
2172024cff2df5ea1f3bb46582be2686
SHA1:
dfd45ab2510e50b059adc5f57cd1c1fed78cfece
SHA-256:
6937379ef3a6a6b394d97b28c08f4e604dce89ce555830447a0b2b975547eafd
File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: PECC5220BIOS020300.exe
File Size: 5.85 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then double-click it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
c5c14b1e7497ce1c776613dc0ac574a6
SHA1:
85d90e33b5787c4560ae1f9e5eb30c8b836c2ba1
SHA-256:
3959315d80068aef2cdb87f2c9c6b3d86f72628816c70704fb36463b3f28e1fa
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: C5220_BIOS_JVG3X_LN_2.3.0.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:
1f33faa7fe89efa27b0240f80b573314
SHA1:
a9073ef4ea08e089898b912fe118ba0b9a59edc0
SHA-256:
81c41da06c48aecd10f7323d76921e0788fd02d02631b88a31b493202fae82a8
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: EndUserLicenseAgreementTypeS_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: PowerEdge_C5220_2.3.0_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 106.69 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:
080af1039da392ee10694245d5f27502
SHA1:
f90e4918232f3d1d7c9db21fa658cae653d45eb6
SHA-256:
1dca0453145ff77b7451821f910ad75601f30bda0cfa76f6d95ac1410accaa8f
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: C5220_BIOS_JVG3X_WN32_2.3.0.EXE
File Size: 15.44 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:
91cc6707a9cf7f0f53f21ec028bb4341
SHA1:
0b248549250d646e06945603635400170ce23c54
SHA-256:
3375ba724362089f8bcb1c0c7427d262778ea599bef2b8a592c1e49136652fe5
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: C5220_BIOS_JVG3X_LN_2.3.0.BIN
File Size: 15.6 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:
5f130628722d58a7bf8ef2979791c088
SHA1:
8558b64b2b510d8f7ab528227d51bfe127de65ea
SHA-256:
d4117fed582f35acb638a0857cfed2b96a68ed1a06be1ab9583d2138d29d4730

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Dell highly recommends applying this update as soon as possible. The update contains changes to improve the reliability and availability of your Dell system.
Dell PowerEdge C5220 BIOS
DOS package install instructions:
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 exact the PEC5220BIOS020300.exe.
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 C5220BIOS020300.exe for system runs with BIOS 2.0.2 or later version, run NC5220BIOS020300.exe for system runs with 2.0.1 and early version.
6. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
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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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