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.
OEM Ready Precision Workstation R5500 System BIOS
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.OEM Ready Precision Workstation R5500 System BIOS
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Fixes & Enhancements
1.Enhanced PSA support.
2.Enhanced Dual CPU memory configurations support.
3.Support RHEL 6.2 installation when RAHC AND PERC6 are installed into the system.
Read More2.Enhanced Dual CPU memory configurations support.
3.Support RHEL 6.2 installation when RAHC AND PERC6 are installed into the system.
Version
A10, A10
Release date
27 May 2013
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
RecommendedDell 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.
Available formats
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: 8206-A10.exe
File Size: 1.19 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:
791049a9342cf1f9a4d05a7f1d8f24ec
SHA1:
516cb21eb6cfad03335bc1e2df6cb832152b9443
SHA-256:
eae7d52647fada95b6666ee372af72049d4e7343916d9a687d3254798c4f0539
File Format: Board Service Utility
File Name: 8206-A10-BSU-BDP.exe
File Size: 1.47 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Board Service Utility
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
98f059b45f0901e05f44961d5c6a2215
SHA1:
0c4b9b93434f3ce8c09c9dbc7a8cd39725d7fc01
SHA-256:
68d4906eca55d82fb44f89f40288bec23c9a734a9e35f75734a012bcbd61665a
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Linux
File Name: 8206-A10.bin
File Size: 942.02 KB
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. This format can be used to install from Linux.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
1a9ddd32d071a36cff25daeb4e493a76
SHA1:
aa4677547f544928e15804b563c46b842402f671
SHA-256:
896de69f42e198d5825ae0d00a0561cd895b8db5e0d7518f43d59cf6b713fb91
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Supported Operating Systems
BIOS
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Applies to
INFO,UNQ,DATA,OEM,R5500
Installation instructions
Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format
1. Download file to Desktop
2. Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios.
Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)
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Download file to Desktop
The file 8206-A10.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 8206-A10.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 USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Copy the file 8206-A10.exe to a bootable USB key.
2. Boot from the USB key to the DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing Y:\8206-A10.exe (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).
Reboot will be required
1. Download file to Desktop
2. Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios.
Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)
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Download file to Desktop
The file 8206-A10.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 8206-A10.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 USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Copy the file 8206-A10.exe to a bootable USB key.
2. Boot from the USB key to the DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing Y:\8206-A10.exe (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).
Reboot will be required
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