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 R320 Version 2.4.2

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PowerEdge R320 BIOS Version 2.4.2
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BIOS_YFJDM_WN64_2.4.2.EXE | 22.43 MB
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_YFJDM_WN64_2.4.2.EXE
File Size: 22.43 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:
3561c74e92b9ab2b8fab8d5156c0ad05
SHA1:
c501088d59287ae31a72fd0d0eafacd71c296895
SHA-256:
ada24a6aa1a012cee8f435fc716e8e1ce721e8b7b1dd31f6853ca7008edde60b

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Fixes & Enhancements

Enhancements
- Updated Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 V2 product family microcode to 428.
- Updated Intel chipset configuration compliant with latest BIOS specification updates Rev (2.0.8).
- Updated Intel Management Engine (ME) binary to Rev 2.1.5. 0x8B, to address issues that resulted in unexpected temporary or permanent Processor frequency degradation.
- Updated Intel SINIT Authenticated Code Module to SINIT ACM 2.4.
- Made improvements to the System Setup user interface when Console Redirection is enabled.
- Updated iDRAC HII configurator UEFI driver to v1.65.65.04.
- Updated BIOS Copyright as 2015 Dell Inc.

Fixes
- Corrected an issue where VMware ESXi 5.1.x, QLE24xx cards stop responding during disk I/O when Intel Xeon E5-2400 V2 family of processors is used.
- Corrected a system crash issue while performing the change security key operation under 'Integrated RAID Controller PERC 710' Configuration Utility by using mouse.
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Version

2.4.2, 2.4.2

Release date

07 Apr 2015

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_YFJDM_LN_2.4.2.BIN.sign
File Size: 198 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:
6393fb38a49913358e9794e4c954ad48
SHA1:
6f357eabee5f78d74855989830f20659171f37bf
SHA-256:
ce094a317df4e150151437cfc482f8a37dbd33a62b0a6b0ecae50dd6cd9d9999

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R320-020402C.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:
6ba95d5dd5f78ec7183b4ade8ac37651
SHA1:
929e686c2a9bb549f1df253c04ea98ccb0b8f928
SHA-256:
1da591a3b980bdab12de101582a1e8c5bc807e6f9975ae164b6fea8444e78906

File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: R320-020402C.exe
File Size: 3.2 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:
eb46f095a116dba7988c8478652ac955
SHA1:
9afbc0c53a03f5c0ebee38fccb221c934f2c9bb0
SHA-256:
d0473c58a3a08f4f664de8fcd5f3b6fefd30433a9df9fdedb18d344e4dcdb56e

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R320_BIOS_02_04_02_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size: 175.19 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:
9a555b070a5f9223d37f8e4c96055608
SHA1:
47477fe89c7270ebe3f0e14791f6d311ff42a340
SHA-256:
fdf31542b71b1d9a44d97ab74adf22f065249265fc22199c00387039df26f6bc

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: BIOS_YFJDM_WN32_2.4.2.EXE
File Size: 14.9 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:
760b824477e9fa7f729f01b830eff609
SHA1:
4790506d55aca87bfa17e0acc5d12f3f985eb90e
SHA-256:
ba6a1aef34c3944f796b578f8a17b21250f37347d517ec04826330701753428c

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_YFJDM_LN_2.4.2.BIN
File Size: 16.6 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:
9a9e169315b6ffc72e92f47869d97421
SHA1:
07ee08a1d81cb606359e4ea107e99cb77c0c6302
SHA-256:
e68a6b7580a0aeef8245af671d1a77bfe290daec093a37ad9388b4427e04ab6c

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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" linkto 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 bythe 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

Reboot will be required

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