Dell Server Custom BIOS, A04
OEM Ready 850, BIOS, A04
| Release Date: | 7/25/2007 |
| Importance: | Recommended |
| Version: | A04 |
The following formats are available for the file you have selected
| File Format: | Floppy |
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| File Name: |
OEMR-850-A04-BIOSe.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: | 614KB | |
| File Format: | ISO Image |
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| File Name: |
OEMR-850-A04-BIOSe.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: |
8041A04e.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: | 356KB | |
| File Format: | Rel-Notes-Text |
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| File Name: |
8041A04e.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 | |
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Description
OEM Ready 850, BIOS, A04
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 PE850 A04 BIOS.
Compatibility
| Systems PowerEdge 850 | Operating Systems Not Applicable |
Applies to
- Server Custom BIOS
- INFO,NSRS,SET AHCI,OPTI
Fixes & Enhancements
* Fixed issue where Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 98 DOS CD does not boot from USB
CD-ROM drive.
* Fixed incorrect reporting of last boot device number when booting to the
Utility partition or doing a PXE boot.
* Fixed Multi-processor table entries when PCI-to-PCI bridge cards are
installed.
* Fixed a system password security issue.
* Fixed issue where Thermal Monitor 2 was disabled for Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4
631 3.0GHz Processors.
* Fixed issue where the Front Side Bus speed could be reported incorrectly.
* Changed BIOS Setup help message for password status.
* Applied Intel PCI-HUB (PXH-V) recommended programming updates required when
two or more PCI cards are installed.
* Added Intel Pentium 4 and Intel Pentium D Processor on 65 nm process D0
Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=07h)
Installation Instructions
Custom Instructions for 8041A04e.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 8041A04e.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-850-A04-BIOSe.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-850-A04-BIOSe.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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