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 PowerVault BIOS, A05

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.
PowerVault 725N A05 BIOS
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Fixes & Enhancements

1) Fixes a possible system hang that may occur after the system goes through an AC power boot cycle.
2) Fixes a possible problem connecting to the network from your NAS system after the system goes through an AC power boot cycle.

An AC power boot cycle is when you power the system on after unplugging the system from the AC power source.

3) Internal PC Speaker is enabled.
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Version

A05, A05

Release date

25 Feb 2003

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: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: PV725N_A05.exe
File Size: 675 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 an archive of files that may be decompressed to a directory on the hard drive. The installation can then be done from that directory.
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 PV725N_A05.exe:


1) Download the self-extracting executable file PV725N_A05.exe from
http://support.dell.com.
2) From a Windows based system, double click the executable file and
click Unzip to extract the BIOS file A05.rom.
Note: The default extract path is c:\Dell\PV725N
3) Copy the BIOS file A05.rom to the PowerVault 725N system.
4) Open a Windows Explorer window on the PowerVault 725N by using
a direct attached Keyboard, monitor, and mouse or by using the
Terminal Service Advanced Client, which is located in the PowerVault
NAS Manager web interface.
5) Browse to "C:\Dell\Flash Utility".
6) Double click WinSFI to open up the AMI WinFlash Utility.
7) In the AMI WinFlash window, ensure that only the box for NVRAM
Programming is checked.
8) In the File drop-down menu, select Load BIOS and Flash.
9) When the Open window appears, use the folder's navigation icons to
navigate to the folder in which you placed the downloaded BIOS file.
10) Click Open.
11) When a message appears asking if you are sure you want to
update the BIOS, click Yes.
12) After the BIOS update is complete, a message will appear stating
that the flash ROM update is complete and asks if you want to restart
your system. Click Yes.
Note: Your system will reboot after clicking Yes.

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