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Dell Server BIOS 11G, 1.3.6
Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.EqualLogic DX6012S BIOS, 1.3.6
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Fixes & Enhancements
Added support for Dell(TM) Lifecycle Controller version 1.4.
Read MoreVersion
1.3.6, 1.3.6
Release date
06 Dec 2011
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
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: EQDX6012S_BIOS_WIN_1.3.6.EXE
File Size: 5.34 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:
db6855fbe149cadcddeec74383893ef9
SHA1:
82781f568074ffb597cf2d20a7970030969c077e
SHA-256:
4b0cbf04139e41854eb7c0a0dfb9ef1419e892211a737fb0cfeabd7cef25e317
File Format: Board Service Utility
File Name: 010306C-DX6012S.EXE
File Size: 10.88 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Board Service Utility
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
2161eec2b0234f0e2b2603ac2760d5c2
SHA1:
7c587181b41909b9af1b567f441d036ca8d35952
SHA-256:
8337cc43d88f5ffd3c27de4f1a1055165e2002c6153320818b622152613de847
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: EQDX6012S_BIOS_LX_1.3.6.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
3520e89b98f15b4bbc5d91bd5a101a04
SHA1:
8e6bd2d34ffa274a600496c770ddac519a0d4762
SHA-256:
d03cf16a1bd67019d84557713b28e4742728644283a92ae3908ab944b9a2d079
File Format: Raw BIOS executable file - will NOT be repackaged regardless of Repackaging Options
File Name: DX6012S-010306C.exe
File Size: 1.53 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
75b164a9bc53f1def0032bdd47587d8b
SHA1:
b817b1682f82fa91299b3c285cd001450678f646
SHA-256:
2b22abc4c92f664211b8ccc49a0bc1e507a43d907b4d16daa84c6420c7cfb288
File Format: External release notes
File Name: DX6012S-010306BIOS.TXT
File Size: 6.46 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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:
7eef2132baef0cf6bfdb3ec1c91a75d6
SHA1:
0f2ca8928535745af560d8abe2560c5583a721b1
SHA-256:
cceadbed872e03dfd6e3651da073e0fe928702b3b63893d8f23b3e5c57bcd7b0
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: EQDX6012S_BIOS_LX_1.3.6.BIN
File Size: 3.26 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:
7558e15a494af035ba1995181a600a6b
SHA1:
00a2e4751bf2557179dc749893c1c6bfccaf4e7f
SHA-256:
e5fe604c9efd971335115e35ecda0ebe0b403c6f0ea5f0ff99645ba4e087029a
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Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
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Server BIOS 11G
Installation instructions
alling a replacement motherboard. Use of this utility for other purposes may render the current application inoperable. Please consult Dell support/services before using this utility.
2. You must download the Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility executable file in addition to this file. Both files are necessary to run this utility.
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the Board Service Utility 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.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to download the Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility executable file.
Installation
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files. Both the Board Service utility executable and the NonPackaged BIOS flash utility executable files must be copied to the same bootable media.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the files.
2. Update the name of each file to DOS recognizable format 8.3. If you do not update the filenames to 8.3 format, they will be truncated to 8.3 format.
3. Copy the files to the bootable device.
4. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
5. Run the Board Service Utility executable under DOS, providing the flash utility executable file name as the input argument. Follow the instructions of the utility.
Example
- Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility file is renamed to flash.exe
Boot to a DOS media, and run the command "010306C-DX6012S.EXE flash.exe"
Dell Update Package Instructions for EQDX6012S_BIOS_LX_1.3.6.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 "./EQDX6012S_BIOS_LX_1.3.6.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 "./EQDX6012S_BIOS_LX_1.3.6.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Dell Update Package Instructions for EQDX6012S_BIOS_WIN_1.3.6.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
2. You must download the Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility executable file in addition to this file. Both files are necessary to run this utility.
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the Board Service Utility 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.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to download the Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility executable file.
Installation
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files. Both the Board Service utility executable and the NonPackaged BIOS flash utility executable files must be copied to the same bootable media.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the files.
2. Update the name of each file to DOS recognizable format 8.3. If you do not update the filenames to 8.3 format, they will be truncated to 8.3 format.
3. Copy the files to the bootable device.
4. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
5. Run the Board Service Utility executable under DOS, providing the flash utility executable file name as the input argument. Follow the instructions of the utility.
Example
- Non-Packaged BIOS flash utility file is renamed to flash.exe
Boot to a DOS media, and run the command "010306C-DX6012S.EXE flash.exe"
Dell Update Package Instructions for EQDX6012S_BIOS_LX_1.3.6.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 "./EQDX6012S_BIOS_LX_1.3.6.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 "./EQDX6012S_BIOS_LX_1.3.6.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Dell Update Package Instructions for EQDX6012S_BIOS_WIN_1.3.6.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
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