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October 14th, 2004 16:00
Problems seeing BIOS update in OV and updating BIOS manually
When attempting to install the BIOS (A18 to A19)it does not show up under the Update tab as an option. I am running Server Administrator version 1.9.0 When I attempt to run it manually I get this error. Running on Windows 2003 Server on a DELL 2650.
=============== Dell Update Package application started ===============
Command: C:\Dell\PE2650-BIOS-WIN-A19.exe
Date: 2004-10-08 05:52:30
============================================================
Package authenticated
All files extracted OK
Update Package version: 1.0.0 (BLD_1068b)
User: VLAWNET\rsulliva
Collecting inventory...
Inventory collection failed; see the log file for details.
Exit code = 1 (Failure)
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0 events found
DELL-John K.
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October 14th, 2004 17:00
Below is a link to the bios downloads. Use the "Floppy Format". When you download the file and double click on it, it will build a bootable floppy with the update. Boot the server to the floppy and follow the prompts. It may be helpful to do a full format on the floppy before building it.