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, A02

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 SC420, BIOS, A02
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Fixes & Enhancements

The following changes were made to A01 to create A02:

1. Improved setup password entry
2. Corrected some setup text
3. Improved USB support
4. Updated SMBIOS to 2.3.4
5. Added support for newer CPUs
6. Improved IDE device detection
7. Improve PCI-Express error reporting
8. Added setup switch to disable some bus error reporting
9. Corrected memory serial number reporting
10. Improved support for PCI-Express bridge devices
11. Improved support for flashing within 64-bit OS's
12. Disallowed digits in the setup AM/PM field
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Version

A02, A02

Release date

13 Feb 2006

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: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: sc420a02.exe
File Size: 592.77 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. The Universal (Windows/MS DOS) format can be used to install from any Windows or MS DOS environment.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
Not available
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

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Custom Instructions for sc420a02.exe:

BIOS Soft Instructions:


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.

Flashing the BIOS:
1. Browse the location where you have downloaded the file and double click the new file to run the BIOS flash program.
2. The BIOS flash utility window appears, click continue.
3. When the BIOS flash utility has completed you will be prompted to restart you computer. Click Yes.
4. BIOS flash Compete.

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