Download Files
File Format: 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.
File Name: PV725N_A06.exe
File size: 675 KB
Fixes & Enhancements
-Fixes issue with 'ATAPI Parity error' and 'Disk Controller error' notification messages being reported in the System event log file.
Added AMIDiags 6.20p1.
-Fixed an issue with the Hard Drive Self Test that may incorrectly mark a good hard drive as bad.
Includes fixes/enhancements addressed with previous BIOS releases
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1) Internal PC Speaker is enabled.
2) Fixes an issue that causes the CPU fan to pulse on and off.
3) Enables automatic fan speed control based on CPU temperature. This will reduce the amount of
fan noise during normal system operation.
4) Fixes a possible system hang that may occur after the system goes through an AC power boot cycle.
5) 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.
Supported Operating Systems
Installation instructions
Custom Instructions for PV725N_A06.exe:
1) Download the self-extracting executable file PV725N_A06.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 A06.rom.
Note: The default extract path is c:\Dell\PV725N
3) Copy the BIOS file A06.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.