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Dell PowerEdge PEC6100 system BIOS
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BIOS_4FHJT_WN64_1.71.EXE | 17.54 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
BIOS_4FHJT_WN64_1.71.EXE
File Size:
17.54 MB
Format Description
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
3815fd3824c2d5c1db4f69b60b64598c
SHA1:
d847740dc39174605d1f4878b442ad4d05d68283
SHA-256:
0e97a37b9a0120db10daa7b53e4b935e8ae4e63aed106801f19abb0da8c26009
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Fixes & Enhancements
Solved the system stopped at POST code "CF". The system updates the BIOS with the L2 parameter to load system defaults.
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Version
1.71, 1.71
Release date
08 Oct 2013
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats
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File Format:
One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name:
PEC6100BIOS017100.exe
File Size:
1.16 MB
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.
MD5:
db1999d85d65d15699053bb0962bb035
SHA1:
4261d361ff4f1e3725ab87e407f701efe49fa774
SHA-256:
56990bb6f25db6cc3f9607483ae1970cabb4c5d524373a3946980648d8d361bd
File Format:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
BIOS_4FHJT_LN_1.71.BIN.sign
File Size:
189 Bytes
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
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.
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MD5:
b75d6cac2625ffa89ad1ed30fc02cae0
SHA1:
20bd8a5dc5de568af642613ffa3e761fcb699bad
SHA-256:
a9e1dd35ef8f0ee2ccaf5dae5733ec52df96afe0ff63ac363e063d505df4735f
File Format:
A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name:
EndUserLicenseAgreementTypeS_Rev.040512.txt
File Size:
11.4 KB
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Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
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MD5:
c2ffe409366d225552ac6ed58f206b58
SHA1:
88522584d2ed8711c12c71ae9e569116a26e7b0a
SHA-256:
b85aae437264a3f053c9efec6b47fa1ba6610de28b749a06c2fec3dfc87bf333
File Format:
An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:
PowerEdge_C6100_1.71_Release_Notes.pdf
File Size:
39.69 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This format consists of an archive of PDF files used to provide help and procedural information to the customer. It is necessary to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader first to view the files in this archive.
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MD5:
5624b0583dbf84022adaeacc927b297f
SHA1:
89e9d1a54a2a523386f5a0b8063f76b35c4ddaca
SHA-256:
d23f499a9dff4600e1d8873a4193a0fa62a59ecc763b4e86cf572a20b1d5dc25
File Format:
External release notes
File Name:
PowerEdge_C6100_1.71_Release_Notes.txt
File Size:
3.12 KB
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Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
b6b1017e7d1c6e55c9e2fa090a857592
SHA1:
dac9eebdb70a33df998a0edd691e6b2adf007a0b
SHA-256:
cecf165c9f654382efe2fa2a82988ac21c4ac139dcf7e2897ea64bb3efcf6fa2
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name:
BIOS_4FHJT_WN32_1.71.EXE
File Size:
9.72 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
0f8fa474f4d4959988c106f7136178ea
SHA1:
07081f22b6588e38db3f01aedc5ff1517391750b
SHA-256:
ae61a220ed7133ab24c30b377c3630c2ae43e6fc67490124036f8bdd9f13cf89
File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
BIOS_4FHJT_LN_1.71.BIN
File Size:
7.97 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
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.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
731449609578ec0ea548e04ab357fb9c
SHA1:
30771b3bd25f34223194d26e7d4b41ba08b88ddf
SHA-256:
267cfe3673c19744da4d5392c5cfdd7ef4a38a5b2f82e33c812b138d59033cca
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Important Information
A system with a BIOS version 1.30 or earlier, cannot be upgraded. After the BIOS is upgraded the system malfunctions.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
Dell PowerEdge C6100 BIOS
Installation instructions
DOS package install instructions:
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 exact the PEC6100BIOS017100.exe.
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 FBIOS.BAT under DOS.
6. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Windows package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded BIOS_4FHJT_WN32_1.71.EXE or BIOS_4FHJT_WN64_1.71.EXE files and then double-click to launch update.
2. Click Install icon to continue.
3. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Linux package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded BIOS_4FHJT_LN_1.71.BIN file and run the file in command line.
2. Waiting the BIOS image loading finish and system backs to command line.
3. Run the reboot=k to proceed the BIOS update.
4. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Reboot will be required
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 exact the PEC6100BIOS017100.exe.
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 FBIOS.BAT under DOS.
6. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Windows package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded BIOS_4FHJT_WN32_1.71.EXE or BIOS_4FHJT_WN64_1.71.EXE files and then double-click to launch update.
2. Click Install icon to continue.
3. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Linux package install instructions:
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded BIOS_4FHJT_LN_1.71.BIN file and run the file in command line.
2. Waiting the BIOS image loading finish and system backs to command line.
3. Run the reboot=k to proceed the BIOS update.
4. Waiting the update process completion automatically.
Reboot will be required
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