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File Name: PE860_BIOS_WIN_A01.EXE
File size: 3.43 MB
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MD5: 700907A4A3FCFCD8A9B877FEFBB3E14B
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: PE860-BIOSA01.EXE
File size: 606.23 KB
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MD5: 5aa2d82baf863ce352ba0af25ae5b962
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File Name: PE860_BIOS_LX_A01.BIN.sign
File size: 194 Bytes
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MD5: 92AD9AED079DEF1B7DF20F733E85C894
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: PE860-A01.EXE
File size: 351.84 KB
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MD5: 37875c7889dc07e02f11863b2b04fc7c
File Format: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
File Name: PE860-BIOSA01.TXT
File size: 1.32 KB
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MD5: 87e04f0f5a54a428553ffa8821bba588
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File Name: PE860_BIOS_LX_A01.BIN
File size: 3.27 MB
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MD5: 479B66C140188019315042DCB4835B92
Fixes & Enhancements
DELL INC.
BIOS RELEASE NOTES
System: Dell(TM) PowerEdge(TM) 860
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Version: A01
Release Date: 11/03/2006
* Added support for Xeon CPU X3210/X3220 for PE860 II type (with "II" label on the upper left
corner of front plate). Be noticed that PE860 system launched before type "II" is not supported
with Xeon CPU X3210/3220. (B3 step microcode Patch ID 0x60).
* Fixed issue the issue where the SATA devices are shown in this menu (for example: the
Tape drive, CD-ROMs, and other devices in the BIOS SETUP "Hard-Disk Drive Sequence"
sub-menu). Only the SATA hard disk should be shown in this menu.
Supported Operating Systems
Installation instructions
Instructions for PE860-BIOSA01.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 PE860-A01.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 PE860-BIOSA01.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 PE860_BIOS_WIN_A01.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 PE860_BIOS_LX_A01.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 "./PE860_BIOS_LX_A01.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 "./PE860_BIOS_LX_A01.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PE860_BIOS_LX_A01.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. Verify the Dell Update Package