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 Precision 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.
Dell Precision 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.
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Version

A10, A10

Release date

27 May 2013

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.
Available formats

File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: R5500A10.exe
File Size: 1.2 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. 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:
2cf20b95cbfc74c3a633225837967bb6
SHA1:
3143fcc5f5279e6568242ab3d6ed5f3b5aa8552a
SHA-256:
8a1a6434710542df49ce5a6e537288ce6d905fc37febc7b8fe0ea456e31d303d

File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Linux
File Name: R5500A10.bin
File Size: 941.72 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:
e0f8a925046c3ac82c9a5c1f8b2c4452
SHA1:
13c84afd020877d3dd3a4d876dd557afe7077c56
SHA-256:
a4be48055d21bb1baed5b05e657087fd8b2e78ec9e0ef2621e5f6444c3423424

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Precision R5500 System BIOS
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 R5500A10.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 R5500A10.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 R5500A10.exe to a bootable USB key.
2. Boot from the USB key to the DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing Y:\R5500A10.exe (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).

Reboot will be required

Need help with BIOS issues?

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