Dell Dock Bay/D-Bay FX2 firmware, A01
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fx2_a01.exe | 311.79 KB
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File Format:
ZipPack External
File Name:
fx2_a01.exe
File Size:
311.79 KB
Format Description
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (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.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
1. On D-Bays attached to notebooks, the BIOS would sometimes fail to recognize the devices, but they would work properly in the OS. Now the BIOS will detect the devices properly.
2. Fix the issue where reflashing a D-Bay device holding a CD/DVD/CD-RW etc. drive containing media would not work.
Enhancements:
1. Hard drives in D-Bays and the D-Dock media bay will spin down after about 3 minutes of inactivity to conserve power.
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1. On D-Bays attached to notebooks, the BIOS would sometimes fail to recognize the devices, but they would work properly in the OS. Now the BIOS will detect the devices properly.
2. Fix the issue where reflashing a D-Bay device holding a CD/DVD/CD-RW etc. drive containing media would not work.
Enhancements:
1. Hard drives in D-Bays and the D-Dock media bay will spin down after about 3 minutes of inactivity to conserve power.
Version
A01, A01
Release date
13 May 2003
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Device Firmware
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
File Format:
A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name:
fx2_a01.txt
File Size:
3.02 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
Not available
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
Dock Bay/D-Bay FX2 firmware
Installation instructions
Custom Instructions for fx2_a01.exe:
Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with Setup.exe File for fx2_a01.exe
Download
1. Click Download Now, to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click Save (Windows XP users will click Save) this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window appears.
4. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
5. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file icon appears on your desktop.
Install
1. Close all applications currently running as you will have to power cycle your system after this update completes.
2. Make sure the D-Bay is attached to the system's USB port and you have a hard drive, CD, DVD, CD-RW, etc. installed in the media bay and Windows can see the device.
3. Double-click the file fx2_a01.exe.
4. The Self-Extracting file extracts the setup files necessary to update your D-Bay.
5. Double-click the file Dellbup.exe file.
6. The (Dell USB Drive Firmware Update Utility) window appears. Make sure the device is selected (check box checked) and click the Update button.
7. Press the Quit button on the (Dell USB Firmware Updated Utility) status window and power cycle your system.
Please read the FX2_A01.TXT file for further information.
Custom Instructions for fx2_a01.txt:
Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with Setup.exe File for fx2_a01.exe
Download
1. Click Download Now, to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click Save (Windows XP users will click Save) this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window appears.
4. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
5. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file icon appears on your desktop.
Install
1. Close all applications currently running as you will have to power cycle your system after this update completes.
2. Make sure the D-Bay is attached to the system's USB port and you have a hard drive, CD, DVD, CD-RW, etc. installed in the media bay and Windows can see the device.
3. Double-click the file fx2_a01.exe.
4. The Self-Extracting file extracts the setup files necessary to update your D-Bay.
5. Double-click the file Dellbup.exe file.
6. The (Dell USB Drive Firmware Update Utility) window appears. Make sure the device is selected (check box checked) and click the Update button.
7. Press the Quit button on the (Dell USB Firmware Updated Utility) status window and power cycle your system.
Please read the FX2_A01.TXT file for further information.
Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with Setup.exe File for fx2_a01.exe
Download
1. Click Download Now, to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click Save (Windows XP users will click Save) this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window appears.
4. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
5. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file icon appears on your desktop.
Install
1. Close all applications currently running as you will have to power cycle your system after this update completes.
2. Make sure the D-Bay is attached to the system's USB port and you have a hard drive, CD, DVD, CD-RW, etc. installed in the media bay and Windows can see the device.
3. Double-click the file fx2_a01.exe.
4. The Self-Extracting file extracts the setup files necessary to update your D-Bay.
5. Double-click the file Dellbup.exe file.
6. The (Dell USB Drive Firmware Update Utility) window appears. Make sure the device is selected (check box checked) and click the Update button.
7. Press the Quit button on the (Dell USB Firmware Updated Utility) status window and power cycle your system.
Please read the FX2_A01.TXT file for further information.
Custom Instructions for fx2_a01.txt:
Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with Setup.exe File for fx2_a01.exe
Download
1. Click Download Now, to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click Save (Windows XP users will click Save) this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window appears.
4. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
5. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file icon appears on your desktop.
Install
1. Close all applications currently running as you will have to power cycle your system after this update completes.
2. Make sure the D-Bay is attached to the system's USB port and you have a hard drive, CD, DVD, CD-RW, etc. installed in the media bay and Windows can see the device.
3. Double-click the file fx2_a01.exe.
4. The Self-Extracting file extracts the setup files necessary to update your D-Bay.
5. Double-click the file Dellbup.exe file.
6. The (Dell USB Drive Firmware Update Utility) window appears. Make sure the device is selected (check box checked) and click the Update button.
7. Press the Quit button on the (Dell USB Firmware Updated Utility) status window and power cycle your system.
Please read the FX2_A01.TXT file for further information.
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