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 System BIOS, v.P17, 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.
PowerEdge 350, BIOS version A09
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
System can't boot when Primary Master IDE boot set to 3rd IDE
Diskette Write Protect option is not functional
W2K reports BIOS version as a date instead of revision
ACPI & BIOS "After Power Failure" feature
Red Hat 7.2 GRUB boot loader hang
LAN console does not work in BIOS console when headless
Serial console does not work in BIOS console when headless
Adaptec 62044 prevents PXE function
BIOS default date incorrect
Slot infromation not logged with SBE
Unable to change COM A status.
+/- keys do not work in Setup from remote system under
serial redirection.
Pressing space bar during POST causes "Entering Setup..."
to be displayed.
DMI- SMBIOS table shows incorrect values
WDT failed with Win2K ACPI mode
Type 7, Incorrect PIII L2 Cache Reported.
Serial Redirection remains enabled when defaults loaded in Setup
SEL does not have entry for logging disabled
ASM 1.2 causes LAN Console Redirection to appear enabled
Unexpected behavior when making changes under security in BIOS
System hangs during Win2K boot when PS2 enable power mgmt
Reduced memory w/ LAN Redirection enabled
CD-ROM floppy emulation - Dr. Watson

Enhancements
User Password & Unattended Start Enabled
D0 stepping microcode, ID=68A
CPU voltage setting to match VID
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Version

P17, A09

Release date

08 Nov 2001

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: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: BP350A09.exe
File Size: 1.11 MB
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:
Not available
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

File Format: External release notes
File Name: Bp350A09.txt
File Size: 1.48 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:
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SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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Server System BIOS
1. Download the file to a directory on your hard drive. The file
downloaded is a self-extracting executable, will make 2 Disks.
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 diskettes.
5. Insert the FlashBIOS update diskette labled Disk 1 into the target
system.
6. Reboot the system.
7. Follow the directions for Flashing the Bios from Disk 1.
8. When prompted, press any key to execute the FlashBIOS update
from Disk 1.
9. When prompted insert Disk 2 type “2” and Enter to update
from Disk 2.
10. Remove the diskette and reboot system.

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