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Dell Server System BIOS, A08
PowerVault(TM) 100, BIOS, A08
Release Date: 6/30/2009
Importance: Optional
Version: A08
The following formats are available for the file you have selected

File Format: Board Service Utility Get Driver Download File
File Name:

PV100_A08BSU.exe

Description: Board Service Utility
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 10KB

File Format: Floppy Get Driver Download File
File Name:

BR225506.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:

PVDP100-NF100_BIOS_LX_A08.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: Non-Packaged Get Driver Download File
File Name:

PV-A08.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: 369KB

File Format: Rel-Notes-Text Get Driver Download File
File Name:

PV100-BIOSA08.TXT

Description: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 1KB

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

PVDP100-NF100_BIOS_WIN_A08.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: 5MB

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

PVDP100-NF100_BIOS_LX_A08.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: 3MB

Previous Versions

No previous version available.

Description

PowerVault(TM) 100, BIOS, A08

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
PowerVault DP100/NF100
Operating Systems
Not Applicable

Applies to

  • Server System BIOS
  • Dell Device

Fixes & Enhancements

*Support PERC6i and SAS6iR Cards.

Installation Instructions

            
Instructions for BR225506.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. 
\u000a\u000aInstructions for PV-A08.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.

 

\u000a\u000aInstructions for PV100-BIOSA08.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.\u000a\u000aDell Update Package Instructions for PVDP100-NF100_BIOS_LX_A08.BIN:

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. Read over the release information presented by executing the \".\/PVDP100-NF100_BIOS_LX_A08.BIN --version\" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
4. Run the update by executing \".\/PVDP100-NF100_BIOS_LX_A08.BIN\" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
\u000a\u000aGnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PVDP100-NF100_BIOS_LX_A08.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, PVDP100-NF100_BIOS_LX_A08.BIN.sign\u000a\u000aDell Update Package Instructions for PVDP100-NF100_BIOS_WIN_A08.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            
        

Checksum

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MD5:
SHA1:
229CD3E8D3A8B8F095833564D07E599E
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PVDP100-NF100_BIOS_WIN_A08.EXE
PVDP100-NF100_BIOS_WIN_A08.EXE

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