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 11G, 1.4.0
AUTO INSTALLEDThis file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
PowerVault DL2200 BIOS, 1.4.0
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Fixes & Enhancements
* Updated Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5600 Series B1 stepping microcode (Patch ID=0x10). This update resolves an issue on the Westmere-EP (5600 series) processors that may result in an invalid memory DRAM state, system hang, reboot, memory ECC errors or unpredictable system behavior. This issue is not unique to Dell PowerEdge servers and is resolved by a new revision of Intel's microcode that is available in this BIOS revision. Intel Xeon 5500 series processors are not affected by this issue.
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.
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.
File Format:Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name:DL2200-010400C.exe
File Size:1.53 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.
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.
This BIOS release includes a microcode update for the Intel Xeon processor 5600 series. Intel and Dell recommend applying the update as soon as possible.
ling a replacement motherboard. Use of this utility for other purposes may render the current application inoperable. Please consult Dell support/services before using this utility. 2. You must download the Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility executable file in addition to this file. Both files are necessary to run this utility.
Download 1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the Board Service Utility 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. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to download the Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility executable file.
Installation NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files. Both the Board Service utility executable and the NonPackaged BIOS flash utility executable files must be copied to the same bootable media.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the files. 2. Update the name of each file to DOS recognizable format 8.3. If you do not update the filenames to 8.3 format, they will be truncated to 8.3 format. 3. Copy the files to the bootable device. 4. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device. 5. Run the Board Service Utility executable under DOS, providing the flash utility executable file name as the input argument. Follow the instructions of the utility.
Example - Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility file is renamed to flash.exe
Boot to a DOS media, and run the command "010400C-DL2200.EXE flash.exe"
Dell Update Package Instructions for PVDL2200_BIOS_LX_1.4.0.BIN:
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 "./PVDL2200_BIOS_LX_1.4.0.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 "./PVDL2200_BIOS_LX_1.4.0.BIN" from the shell. 5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Dell Update Package Instructions for PVDL2200_BIOS_WIN_1.4.0.EXE:
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 prompt
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