Do not turn off your computer or disconnect from the power source while updating the BIOS as this could harm your computer. During the update, your computer will restart and you may briefly see a black screen.

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

Dell Server Custom BIOS, 2.7.0

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Fixes & Enhancements

* Updated Dual-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5100 series B2 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=D2)
* Updated Dual-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5100 series G0 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=BC)
* Updated Quad-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5300 series B3 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=6B)
* Updated Quad-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5300 series G0 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=BC)
* Updated Quad-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5400 series C0 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=60F)
* Updated Quad-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5400 series E0 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=A0B)
* Updated Dual-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5200 series C0 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=60F)
* Updated Dual-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5200 series E0 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=A0B)
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Version

2.7.0, 2.7.0

Release date

15 Dec 2010

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

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Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats

File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: OEMR-1950-BIOS-020700.exe
File Size: 685.95 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, then double-click it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
95fdecd668205f6e721c781c74b27cab
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: 804D-020700.exe
File Size: 571.71 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of a BIOS-executable file. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable USB flash drive, then boot the system to the USB flash drive and run the program.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
e6839efa9ed5b0a658109f5e0cb0c5ad
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

File Format: External release notes
File Name: 804D-020700BIOS.txt
File Size: 11.15 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
5955d1cc1252004269621f2b24d3d98b
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

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INFO,NSRS,SET AHCI,OPTI
Server Custom BIOS
Custom Instructions for 804D-020700.exe:

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 804D-020700BIOS.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-1950-BIOS-020700.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.

Diskette Creation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to create the diskette set.
2. Insert a blank diskette then click Continue.
3. When prompted, repeat step 2 until you reach the end of the diskette set. Label each diskette with a disk number starting from 1.
4. After all the files have been copied to the last diskette, click Finish.

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