Dell Server System BIOS, A10

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.

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Driver Id : M60CG

Importance : Recommended

Version : A10, A10 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 03 Dec 2003

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

PowerEdge 2600, BIOS, A10

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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: PE2600-BIOS-WIN-A10.exe

File size: 1.44 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: C8EEF8A8FAE33DDA584383A32BB5D1E7

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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: PE2600-BIOSA10.exe

File size: 600.96 KB

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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.<br /><b>Note:</b> Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.

File Name: PE2600-BIOS-LX-A10.bin

File size: 2.82 MB

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MD5: 9B3E31A9BD7469FE03943090460B8D59

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Fixes & Enhancements

* Added BIOS support for the Dell OpenManage(TM) Deployment Toolkit.
* Added support for COM2 to Remote Access Controller redirection.
* Improved PCI-X Slot 4, 5, and 7 performance.
* Updated the maximum supported processor speed to 3.2 GHz.
* Updated the microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processors as follows:
B0 step to patch ID 0x1f
C1 step to Patch ID 0x38
D1 step to Patch ID 0x18
M0 step to Patch ID 0x14
* Updated Intel E7500/E7501 chipset BIOS reference code.

Installation instructions

Custom Instructions for PE2600-BIOSA10.exe:

Diskette Instructions

Note: In order to create this diskette, this file must be downloaded to and executed on a system running Microsoft Windows.

1. Download the .exe file to a directory on your hard drive. The file downloaded is a self-extracting executable.
2. Run the executable file by double-clicking on the icon.
3. Click the Setup button.
4. Follow the directions to create the FlashBIOS update diskette.
5. Insert the created FlashBIOS update diskette into the target system.
6. Reboot the system.
7. When prompted, press "Y" to execute the FlashBIOS update.
8. Remove the diskette and reboot system.

Dell Update Package Instructions for PE2600-BIOS-WIN-A10.exe:

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.

Dell Server System BIOS, A10

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