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Dell OptiPlex System BIOS, A08
Optiplex GX300 A08 FlashBIOS
Release Date: 5/2/2001
Importance: Optional
Version: A08
The following formats are available for the file you have selected

File Format: Floppy Get Driver Download File
File Name:

BGX30008.exe

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 create a set of floppy diskettes, and then use the diskettes to complete the installation.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 408KB

File Format: Non-Packaged Get Driver Download File
File Name:

GX300A08.EXE

Description: This file format consists of a BIOS executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable diskette. With the diskette in the floppy drive, reboot the system and run the program.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 256KB

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Description

Optiplex GX300 A08 FlashBIOS

Level of Importance:Optional

Dell recommends the customer review specifics about the update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations, or provides new features that may/may not apply to your environment.

Compatibility

Systems
OptiPlex GX300
Operating Systems
BIOS

Applies to

  • Dell Device
  • OPTIPLEX 330 SYSTEM BIOS
  • OptiPlex System BIOS

Fixes & Enhancements

The following changes have been made to BIOS rev A07 to create A08: 1. Fixed multi-processor PCI interrupt routing table to report bridges and slot routing and handle non-hierarchal busses correctly. 2. Added USB controller enable/disable option in setup. 3. Added support for 256MBit and 288Mbit RIMMs. 4. Extended copyright to include 2001. 5. Added support for SST and STM FLASH devices. 6. Updated software timing mechanism (MAGIC_STONE). 7. Fixed problem where USB handling could cause PS/2 mouse or keyboard data to be overwritten. 8. Fixed potential PCI bug with multi-function cards.

Installation Instructions

            
After downloading, execute this program from your WINDOWS system.

It will create a 'bootable' diskette that contains the BIOS update.

Boot the diskette, and the system will prompt the user for any required input while performing the BIOS update process.            
        

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