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File Format: Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
File Name: PE2950_BIOS_WIN_2.0.1.EXE
File size: 3.57 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: A08372CB9E9AC01FEA954BE0C628BFD8
File Format: 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.
File Name: PE2950-020001CBIOS.exe
File size: 665.98 KB
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MD5: 3b5c402096c26258bcae39586a49c1ac
File Format: The GnuPG signature for Red Hat Linux Update Package can be used to authenticate Dell's identity in the correlated Red Hat Linux Update Package.
File Name: PE2950_BIOS_LX_2.0.1.BIN.sign
File size: 194 Bytes
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MD5: 57A37A623A049F2178E6C9E780A41CD3
File Format: 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.
File Name: PE2950-020001C.exe
File size: 571.26 KB
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MD5: 568dc495bd95b06766885223dd89c3f1
File Format: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
File Name: PE2950-020001BIOS.txt
File size: 6.51 KB
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MD5: 406e09ba7ee4a3a4bf282b9c4a765c3a
File Format: Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as stand-alone applications that ensure that specific validation criteria are met, then apply an update.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
File Name: PE2950_BIOS_LX_2.0.1.BIN
File size: 2.39 MB
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MD5: F38C0F6FCE3C071ACDAEC3351DF8DEE6
Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
* Updated Quad-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5300 series G0 Stepping
Microcode (Patch ID=B7)
* Updated Dual-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5100 series G0 Stepping
Microcode (Patch ID=B7)
* Update Intel(R) Memory Reference Code to revision 1.3.0
* Added SATA optical drive support
* Enabled USB 2.0 support
* Enabled PERC6i and SAS6i Storage controllers support
* Enabled iSCSI boot support for embedded NICs
* Added support for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 operating system.
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*IMPORTANT NOTE
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* This release is the first customer release for Systems labeled 'III',
* with the following features.
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* Added support for Quad-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5400 series
* Added support for Trusted Platform Module 1.2.
* Added support for Internal USB storage.
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Enhancements:
N/A
Important Information
Novell NetWare 6.5 hard hangs during shutdown.
- BIOS version(s) which are affected: 2.0.1
- Recommendation: Novell has produced a patch that will resolve this issue. Download the patch from support.novell.com (reference TID 3197913).
Supported Operating Systems
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions for DRMK:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link if you accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Update the name of the file to DOS recognizable format (8.3). If you do not update the filename to 8.3 format, the filename will be truncated to 8.3 format.
3. Copy the file to the bootable device.
4. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
5. Run the executable under DOS. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
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Dell Update Package Instructions for Linux DUP:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Read over the release information presented by executing the "./[model]_BIOS_LX_[revision].BIN --version" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
4. Run the update by executing "./[model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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Dell Update Package Instructions for Windows Dup:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
5. Click the Install button.
6. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the "File Download" window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign
Reboot will be required