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 OptiPlex System BIOS, A06

Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
Optiplex GX60 A06 System BIOS.
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Fixes & Enhancements

The following changes have been made to the A03 BIOS to create the A06:

1. Updated copyright to 2004.
2. Allow multi-monitor support using on-board video as secondary monitor
in Windows XP.
3. Prevent system lock-up when power button override is used during system
resume.
4. Fixed possible configuration error under Windows with some video cards
that have a PCI to PCI bridge.
5. Allow full use of 1MB & 8MB on-board video memory to prevent issues with
non-windows operating systems.
6. Added support and updated processor microcode to support latest CPUs.
7. Added support for Energy Star configuration.
8. Improved memory configuration algorithm.
9. Fixed possible hang problem with certain add-in card and onboard device
configurations.
10. Support 1600x900 LCD screens.
11. Fixed boot menu problem when no devices are attached.
12. Updated USB code to fix system hangs with some USB multi-function
printers, USB disk keys and USB CD-ROM drives. Improved USB boot
operations for USB devices. Fixed USB bulk transfer end point checking.
Enhanced USB support in Manufacturing.
13. Fixed possible issue with the auto-power-on WEEKDAYS function of Setup.
14. Updated to latest reference video BIOS.
15. Fixed POST hot-key reboot persistence problem.
16. Improved SMART error message reporting.
17. Insure a successful PXE boot results in diag LED pattern GGGG instead of
GGGY.
18. Optimized PCI configuration performance.
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Version

A06, A06

Release date

12 Feb 2004

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: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: BR72776.exe
File Size: 541.16 KB
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, then 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.
File Format: Flash BIOS executable
File Name: GX60_A06.EXE
File Size: 354.95 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. To use it, download the file and copy it to a DOS-bootable USB flash drive, then boot the system to the USB flash drive and run the program.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

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Installation Instructions


The file GX60_A06.EXE is using the Hard Drive format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environments.




    1. Click Download now.
      The File Download window appears.



    2. Click the Save button.
      The Save As window appears.


    3. Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.


    4. Click the Save button.
      A progress meter moves as the download is completed.


    5. If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.








    NOTE:Shut down all other applications prior to running the BIOS update utility. The update utility reboots your system in order to get the new BIOS loaded.





    1. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled GX60_A06.EXE.

      The Dell Bios Flash window appears



    2. Click the Continue button.

      The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.


    3. Click the OK button.

      The system will restart and the Bios Flash will be completed.








    Floppy Disk Boot to Disk for BR72776.exe

    Download

    1. Click Download Now, to download the file.
    2. When the File Download window appears, click Save (Windows XP users will click Save) this program to disk and click OK. The Save In:
    window appears.
    3. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to
    select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
    4. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file
    icon appears on your desktop.

    Hard Drive Floppy Disk Creation

    1. Get 1 blank, formatted floppy disks.
    2. Double-click the new icon (it looks like a floppy diskette) on
    the desktop. The Self-Extractor window appears.
    3. Click Setup. An black MS-DOS window appears with a message
    indicating that you need 1 floppy diskettes.
    4. Press the [ENTER] key.
    A message appears prompting you to insert a blank floppy diskette.
    5. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
    6. Press the [ENTER] key. A message appears indicating that all
    data on the disk will be erased.
    7. Press the [y] key and then press the [ENTER] key.
    The files are copied to the floppy diskette. If the procedure requires
    more than one diskette, repeat steps 5 – 7 until you reach the end of the diskette set.
    8. After all the files have been copied to the last floppy disk,
    press the [ENTER] key and the MS-DOS window closes.

    Install

    1. Insert the first (or the only) disk of the set into the Floppy
    drive.
    2. Click Start, click Shutdown, click Restart, and then click OK.
    Windows XP Users need only click restart.
    3. Follow the on-screen instructions.



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