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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

Dell OptiPlex System BIOS, A09

AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
The following problems in the A08 BIOS were corrected to generate the A09 BIOS:

1. Fixed problem with ISA PnP Adaptec SCSI card causing the system to hang.

2. Locked down "TIME" and "DATE" fields when setup password enabled.

3. Fixed problem with STB Trio64V+ intermittently causing the system to lock up.

4. Added updating the "DATE" fields continuously like the "TIME" fields for Year 2K.

5. Added NIC LSA ROM 0.99j.02 to fix DHCP handoff not finding boot server.

6. Cmos getting corrupted when SMBIOS disabled the NIC.

7. Reversed SMBIOS UUID bytes

8. Change DIMM error processing to preserve bits for later OS apps.

9. Fixed keyboard hang with scanner wand that attached to the PS/2 port.

10. Fix RTC wake up to wake up on our events, but give precedence to OS events.

11. Remove incorrectly setting of CMOS RSTFLG in RBU code.

12. Add ATI fix to get I/O base address through PCI, not scanning.

13. Add ATI fix for Vanguard SGRAM corrupting colors.
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Version

A09, A09

Release date

15 Aug 2000

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats

File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: GXa_A09.exe
File Size: 194 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format 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 complete the installation.
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