Dell Server Custom BIOS, 3.0.3
| Release Date: | 2/11/2009 |
| Importance: | Recommended |
| Version: | 3.0.3 |
The following formats are available for the file you have selected
| File Format: | Floppy |
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| File Name: |
OEMR-2970-BIOS-030003.exe |
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| 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: | 653KB | |
| File Format: | ISO Image |
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| File Name: |
OEMR-2970-BIOS-030003.iso |
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| Description: | This file contains an ISO image to be used to create a CDROM image. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then create a CD using your choice of CD burning software. | |
| Download Type: | HTTP | |
| File Size: | 1MB | |
| File Format: | Non-Packaged |
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| File Name: |
8071-030003.exe |
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| 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: | 557KB | |
| File Format: | Rel-Notes-Text |
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| File Name: |
8071-030003BIOS.txt |
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| Description: | This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor. | |
| Download Type: | HTTP | |
| File Size: | 3KB | |
Previous Versions
No previous version available.
Level of Importance:Recommended
Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).
Important Information
Dell logo/names has been removed from the BIOS splash screen and the BIOS setup screen. Everything else is identical to the Dell PE2970 3.0.3 BIOS.
Compatibility
| Systems PowerEdge Enter System Model Name Here... | Operating Systems Not Applicable |
Applies to
- Server Custom BIOS
- INFO,NSRS,SET AHCI,OPTI
Fixes & Enhancements
Enhancements:
* Updated support for newer AMD Opteron(R) Quad-Core Processors.
* Added BIOS Setup option to bypass F1/F2 warning message during POST.
* Updated the processor and memory initialization code.
* Updated the embedded 5708C PXE/iSCSI option ROM to version 4.4.4.
* Added Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support.
* Added SATA optical disk drive support.
* Updated support for AMD Opteron(R) Quad-Core Processors
Fixes:
* Fixed intermittent SATA Drive B not found error.
* Fixed Dual-Core AMD Opteron(R) Processors Virtulization (VT) disable error.
* Added support for AMD Opteron(R) Quad-Core Processors erratum.
* Removed CPUs No eXecute (NX) feature in BIOS Setup Configuration.
Installation Instructions
Custom Instructions for 8071-030003.exe:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link if you accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Update the name of the file to DOS recognizable format (8.3). If you do not update the filename to 8.3 format, the filename will be truncated to 8.3 format.
3. Copy the file to the bootable device.
4. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
5. Run the executable under DOS. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
Instructions for 8071-030003BIOS.txt:
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.
6) Double click the Icon on your desktop for the newly saved file.
The Dell Bios Release Notes window appears.
Instructions for OEMR-2970-BIOS-030003.exe
NOTE: In order to create this diskette, this file must be downloaded to and executed on a system running Microsoft Windows.
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Run the executable file by double-clicking on the icon.
3. Click the Setup button.
4. Follow the directions to create the FlashBIOS update diskette.
5. Insert the created FlashBIOS update diskette in the target system.
6. Reboot the system.
7. When prompted, press the Y key to execute the FlashBIOS update.
8. Remove the diskette and reboot system.
Instructions for OEMR-2970-BIOS-030003.iso:
NOTE: In order to use this file, you need a CD-R or CD-RW and appropriate software to create a CD from the downloaded image
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Follow your CD writing software vendor's instructions to create a CD from the downloaded .ISO file.
BIOS update instructions
1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Boot the system to the CD-ROM.
3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the BIOS update.
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