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. B98, 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 7150 Combined BIOS/Firmware Update Utility
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Fixes & Enhancements
1. Combined BIOS and Firmware updates into one module
2. Improved EFI Boot Manager boot option descriptions for EDD30 off and on, as well as several additional minor user interface changes.
3. Corrected several intermittent hangs
4. Corrected several ACPI and SMBIOS table entries
5. Detect and warn about CPU Cache size or CPU stepping mismatch
6. Corrected several instances where errors were not logged to System Event Log
7. Corrected several MCA related errors
8. Contents of CMOS saved/restored when BIOS is updated
9. Corrected handshaking error with Dell DRSC adapter
10. Upgraded EFI to version 1.02.1.38
11. Corrected error which caused a reboot if a large amount of memory (>9GB) is installed and Setup is set to test all memory locations.
12. Corrected hang if Firmware is unresponsive
13. Front panel buttons are disabled during BIOS update
Read More2. Improved EFI Boot Manager boot option descriptions for EDD30 off and on, as well as several additional minor user interface changes.
3. Corrected several intermittent hangs
4. Corrected several ACPI and SMBIOS table entries
5. Detect and warn about CPU Cache size or CPU stepping mismatch
6. Corrected several instances where errors were not logged to System Event Log
7. Corrected several MCA related errors
8. Contents of CMOS saved/restored when BIOS is updated
9. Corrected handshaking error with Dell DRSC adapter
10. Upgraded EFI to version 1.02.1.38
11. Corrected error which caused a reboot if a large amount of memory (>9GB) is installed and Setup is set to test all memory locations.
12. Corrected hang if Firmware is unresponsive
13. Front panel buttons are disabled during BIOS update
Version
B98, A02
Release date
07 Nov 2001
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
OptionalDell 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: PE7150_BIOS_RCV_A02.exe
File Size: 2.46 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, and then run (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: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: PE7150_BIOS_A02.efi
File Size: 4.8 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains compressed content that can be executed from the EFI Shell or EFI Boot Manager. Download the file to the EFI partition on a removable media device. Insert the removable media, then reboot the system and run the program from the EFI Shell or EFI Boot Manager.
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: PE7150_BIOS_A02_rlsn.exe
File Size: 34.54 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
Installation instructions
PowerEdge 7150 BIOS Update Procedure:
1) Download PE7150_BIOS_A02.efi to the root directory of a formatted LS-120 floppy disk or root directory of the hard drive on the PowerEdge 7150 system.
3) Follow "Recovery_Instructions" section for BIOS recovery, or
4) For BIOS update, please insert the LS-120 floppy disk created from 2) into LS-120 drive of the PowerEdge 7150 system
5) Reboot the PowerEdge 7150 system
6) Select Utilities from Dell EFI Boot Manager menu then press ENTER
7) Select BIOS Update from Utilities menu and press ENTER.
8) Select PE7150_BIOS_A02 from the menu and press ENTER
9) Dell Unpack Utility will execute. The program will ask questions, and give instructions based on the answers to the questions. Follow the instructions to complete the BIOS update process.
10) Once the BIOS and Firwmare update process is complete, the system display a message instructing the user to press any key to reset the system.
PowerEdge 7150 BIOS Recovery Procedure
1) Download PE7150_BIOS__RCV_A02.efi to a directory on your hard drive.
2) Format a LS-120 disk
3) Execute the downloaded file and extract to the freshly formatted LS-120 disk.
4) Unplug the power cable(s) for the PowerEdge 7150 server
5) Place the jumper on the Legacy I/O card for bootblock recovery
6) Replace the power cable(s)
7) Place disk in LS-120 drive.
8) Turn PowerEdge 7150 system on
9) Wait until until the front-panel LCD displays "BIOS RECOVERY COMPLETE", approximately 10 minutes.
10) Remove the LS-120 disk
11) Power down the system
12) Unplug the power cable(s)
13) Remove the bootblock jumper
14) Replace the power cable(s)
15) Use the following push button combination to clear the CMOS:
a. Wait for a while (10 seconds) after power off the system.
b. Press Reset button first, and hold it for a while(5 seconds).
c. Press the Power button while holding the Reset button, and release both at the same time
Note: This procedure does not clear the password.
16) Enter BIOS Setup Utility(press F2 key when prompt) and set the date and time to current date and time. Save the settings. System will automatically reboot.
1) Download PE7150_BIOS_A02.efi to the root directory of a formatted LS-120 floppy disk or root directory of the hard drive on the PowerEdge 7150 system.
3) Follow "Recovery_Instructions" section for BIOS recovery, or
4) For BIOS update, please insert the LS-120 floppy disk created from 2) into LS-120 drive of the PowerEdge 7150 system
5) Reboot the PowerEdge 7150 system
6) Select Utilities from Dell EFI Boot Manager menu then press ENTER
7) Select BIOS Update from Utilities menu and press ENTER.
8) Select PE7150_BIOS_A02 from the menu and press ENTER
9) Dell Unpack Utility will execute. The program will ask questions, and give instructions based on the answers to the questions. Follow the instructions to complete the BIOS update process.
10) Once the BIOS and Firwmare update process is complete, the system display a message instructing the user to press any key to reset the system.
PowerEdge 7150 BIOS Recovery Procedure
1) Download PE7150_BIOS__RCV_A02.efi to a directory on your hard drive.
2) Format a LS-120 disk
3) Execute the downloaded file and extract to the freshly formatted LS-120 disk.
4) Unplug the power cable(s) for the PowerEdge 7150 server
5) Place the jumper on the Legacy I/O card for bootblock recovery
6) Replace the power cable(s)
7) Place disk in LS-120 drive.
8) Turn PowerEdge 7150 system on
9) Wait until until the front-panel LCD displays "BIOS RECOVERY COMPLETE", approximately 10 minutes.
10) Remove the LS-120 disk
11) Power down the system
12) Unplug the power cable(s)
13) Remove the bootblock jumper
14) Replace the power cable(s)
15) Use the following push button combination to clear the CMOS:
a. Wait for a while (10 seconds) after power off the system.
b. Press Reset button first, and hold it for a while(5 seconds).
c. Press the Power button while holding the Reset button, and release both at the same time
Note: This procedure does not clear the password.
16) Enter BIOS Setup Utility(press F2 key when prompt) and set the date and time to current date and time. Save the settings. System will automatically reboot.
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