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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Precision M6600 System BIOS
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Fixes & Enhancements
Systems: Dell Precision M6600 Series
Version: A10
Release Date: 05/18/2012
Fixes/Enhancements
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1. Addressed LAN cable disable wireless LAN issue.
2. Addressed Video display switch issue.
3. Addressed UEFI OS boot and hibernation issue.
4. Addressed F12 administrator boot options issue.
5. Fixed the issue where UEFI OS hang during installation when fastboot is minimal.
Note:
1. Please note that if the A05 or after A05 BIOS and before A07 is currently installed on your system
you must first update to A07 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
2. Please note that if the A02 or before A02 BIOS is currently installed on your system,
you must first update to A03 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems:
1. Microsoft Windows 7
2. Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2
3. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack
Read MoreVersion: A10
Release Date: 05/18/2012
Fixes/Enhancements
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1. Addressed LAN cable disable wireless LAN issue.
2. Addressed Video display switch issue.
3. Addressed UEFI OS boot and hibernation issue.
4. Addressed F12 administrator boot options issue.
5. Fixed the issue where UEFI OS hang during installation when fastboot is minimal.
Note:
1. Please note that if the A05 or after A05 BIOS and before A07 is currently installed on your system
you must first update to A07 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
2. Please note that if the A02 or before A02 BIOS is currently installed on your system,
you must first update to A03 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
The BIOS release has been validated on the following operating systems:
1. Microsoft Windows 7
2. Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2
3. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack
Version
A10, A10
Release date
06 Aug 2012
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
OptionalDell 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 View Important Information
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: M6600A10.exe
File Size: 5.65 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:
195534fcf52eadf6f840b48732fefce2
SHA1:
ccffda404862e29dfed669fc331b0384efce4774
SHA-256:
Not available
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
1. Please note that if the A05 or after A05 BIOS and before A07 is currently installed on your system
you must first update to A07 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
2. Please note that if the A02 or before A02 BIOS is currently installed on your system,
you must first update to A03 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
you must first update to A07 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
2. Please note that if the A02 or before A02 BIOS is currently installed on your system,
you must first update to A03 BIOS and then flash to the latest A-rev BIOS.
Applies to
PRECISION M6600 SYSTEM BIOS
Installation instructions
Download file to Desktop
The file M6600A10.EXE is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.
Click Download now.The File Download window appears.
Click the Save button.The Save As window appears.
Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
Click the Save button.A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
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
Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled M6600A10.EXE.The Dell BIOS Flash window appears
Click the Continue button.The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.
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 diskette. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
Copy the file M6600A10.EXE to a bootable floppy.
Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.
Run the file by typing Y:\M6600A10.EXE (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).
Reboot will be required
The file M6600A10.EXE is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.
Click Download now.The File Download window appears.
Click the Save button.The Save As window appears.
Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
Click the Save button.A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
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
Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled M6600A10.EXE.The Dell BIOS Flash window appears
Click the Continue button.The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.
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 diskette. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
Copy the file M6600A10.EXE to a bootable floppy.
Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.
Run the file by typing Y:\M6600A10.EXE (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).
Reboot will be required
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