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Dell Server System BIOS, A12
PowerEdge 1600SC, BIOS, A12
Release Date: 12/7/2004
Importance: Recommended
Version: A12
The following formats are available for the file you have selected

File Format: Floppy Get Driver Download File
File Name:

PE1600SC-BIOSA12.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: 625KB

File Format: GnuPG Signature for Linux Update Package Get Driver Download File
File Name:

PE1600SC_BIOS_LX_A12.BIN.sign

Description: The GnuPG signature for Red Hat® Linux Update Package can be used to authenticate the identity of Dell™ in the correlated Red Hat Linux Update Package. You can download the Dell Linux public GnuPG key by navigating to Dell | Linux Web Sites. See the Dell Update Package User's Guide for more information.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 0.2KB

File Format: Update Package for Microsoft® Windows® Get Driver Download File
File Name:

PE1600SC-BIOS-WIN-A12.exe

Description: Update Packages for Windows can be used as a stand-alone application to apply an update and ensure that specific validation criteria are met before performing the update. See the Dell Update Package User's Guide for more information.
Note: As of October 10th, 2005, Update Packages for Windows will be digitally signed. Customers using Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant to deploy updates must upgrade to version 7.1 or later.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 3MB

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux Get Driver Download File
File Name:

PE1600SC_BIOS_LX_A12.BIN

Description: Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as a stand-alone application to apply an update and ensure that specific validation criteria are met before performing the update. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Operating Systems User's Guide for more information.
Note: Update Packages for Linux contain open source. See the Dell Update Packages Readme for Linux for details.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 2MB

Previous Versions

No previous version available.

Description

PowerEdge 1600SC, BIOS, A12

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).

Compatibility

Systems
PowerEdge 1600SC
Operating Systems
Not Applicable

Applies to

  • Server System BIOS
  • Dell Device

Fixes & Enhancements

* Updated the microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processors as follows: D1 step to Patch ID 0x2D M0 step to Patch ID 0x29

Installation Instructions

            

Custom Instructions for PE1600SC-BIOSA12.exe: Diskette Format Download 1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file. 2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link to accept the agreement. 3. 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 into the target system. 6. Reboot the system. 7. When prompted, press "Y" to execute the FlashBIOS update. 8. Remove the diskette and reboot system Dell Update Package Instructions for PE1600SC-BIOS-WIN-A12.exe: 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 and double-click the new file. 2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window. 3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding. 4. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update. 5. Click the Install button. 6. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PE1600SC_BIOS_LX_A12.BIN.sign: 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. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do once on your system.) 2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, PE1600SC_BIOS_LX_A12.BIN.sign

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SHA1:
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PE1600SC-BIOS-WIN-A12.exe
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