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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: PE1950_BIOS_WIN_1.3.7.EXE
File size: 3.5 MB
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MD5: FFA205850BE400445BB8A7B3A0507CF5
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: PE1950-010307CBIOS.exe
File size: 610.21 KB
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MD5: 3f0b99aa4f3806e8156efd580d51710c
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: PE1950_BIOS_LX_1.3.7.BIN.sign
File size: 194 Bytes
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MD5: 600E5C91227400DABDFC21FA144FBBB7
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: PE1950-010307C.exe
File size: 516.19 KB
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MD5: d111bc6e0b17427db73a541b2efa92a8
File Format: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
File Name: PE1950-010307BIOS.txt
File size: 4.48 KB
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MD5: c3b629c7ceeb9e03376aa0ca7d343e19
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: PE1950_BIOS_LX_1.3.7.BIN
File size: 2.32 MB
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MD5: 64C3EBCCFAFDD0D396F66EB31179D7D7
Fixes & Enhancements
* Updated Quad-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5300 series B3 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=66)
* Updated Dual-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5100 series B2 Stepping Microcode (Patch ID=C6)
* Added support for Quad-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor L5320
* Added support for discrete mapping of memory cache region
* Added option for distributed system interrupts to minimize IRQ sharing
* Added support for PXE boot selection on next boot using the System Management Interface
* Minor text changes in BIOS Setup
* Fixed issue with the reporting of the number of hard disk drives attached to SAS 5 controllers
* Fixed issue with 2GB USB mass-storage devices
* Fixed incorrect FBDIMMs refresh rate for some configurations
* Fixed possible issue using FBDIMMs with NEC AMB
* Fixed possible issue of system device re-enumeration after power failures
Important Information
This update includes critical microcode updates from Intel.
Supported Operating Systems
Installation instructions
Instructions for PE1950-010307C.exe
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.
Instructions for PE1950-010307BIOS.txt:
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.
6) Double click the Icon on your desktop for the newly saved file.
The Dell Bios Release Notes window appears.
Instructions for PE1950-010307CBIOS.exe
NOTE: In order to create this diskette, this file must be downloaded to and executed on a system running Microsoft Windows.
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.
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 in the target system.
6. Reboot the system.
7. When prompted, press the Y key to execute the FlashBIOS update.
8. Remove the diskette and reboot system.
Dell Update Package Instructions for PE1950_BIOS_WIN_1.3.7.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 Update Package Instructions for PE1950_BIOS_LX_1.3.7.BIN:
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 "./PE1950_BIOS_LX_1.3.7.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 "./PE1950_BIOS_LX_1.3.7.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PE1950_BIOS_LX_1.3.7.BIN.sign:
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. Ve