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 System BIOS, A08

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.
Precision Workstation 330 A08 FlashBIOS
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Fixes & Enhancements

The following changes have been made to BIOS revision A06 to create A08 (A07 was not released from development):

1. Fixed possible blue screen error during S3 Standby/resume.
2. Changed default for IOAPIC support to ENABLED in System Setup.
3. Altered support for wake from power button to properly wake up the screen.
4. Fixed chipset initialization causing printer problems when port is in ECP mode.
5. Adjust minimum speed of threshold for system fan detection.
6. Added beep for CTRL-ALT-F8/F10/F12 sequences.
7. Added support for newer Pentium 4 CPU's.
8. Added additional functions to Int 15 Remote Lockout interface.
9. Display "F12 = Network Boot" on POST screen.
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Version

A08, A08

Release date

02 Aug 2001

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats
File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: BWS33008.exe
File Size: 469.5 KB
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:
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SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: WS330A08.EXE
File Size: 323.93 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. 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:
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SHA1:
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SHA-256:
Not available

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This file is a self-extracting archive that will create a bootable diskette when run. Before executing this file, please be sure that you have a blank diskette.


Usage:

-Download the file to your local hard drive.
-Run the file. (double-click on the file to extract the utility to the diskette.)
-Follow the onscreen instructions to create a FlashBIOS diskette.
-Shut down your computer and restart with the FlashBIOS diskette created above in diskette drive A:.
-Follow the onscreen instructions to upgrade your BIOS.
-When your system restarts, remove the diskette.
-The FlashBIOS upgrade is complete. BIOS upgrade process.

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