Dell Precision M70 System BIOS, A02

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.

Driver Id : R105352

Importance : Optional

Version : A02, A02 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 27 Jul 2005

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

Dell Precision M70 A02 System BIOS

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File Format: This file format consists of a BIOS executable file. The Universal (Windows/MS DOS) format can be used to install from any Windows or MS DOS environment.

File Name: A02_M70.exe

File size: 552.64 KB

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Fixes & Enhancements

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BIOS Release Notes
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Systems: Dell Precision M70 Series
Version: A02
Build Date: 07/04/2005

Issues Fixed:
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1. Fixed HLDS Slim Combo no detect(From S3) issue.
2. Fixed the issue that AC adapter can not be detected intermittently.
3. Fixed the bug where the BIOS POST progress bar would not go all the way to the 100% position.

Enhancements:
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1. Change NV41GL string to offical name "NVIDIA Quadro FX Go1400".
2. Update BCM57xx PXE ROM version to 8.1.4. Changed the PXE boot rom to support RPL.
3. Allow a Setup option to choose between hot and warm undocking (default is hot undock).
4. Added support (in Setup) for the MPCI Wireless cards.
5. Added support for INT 13 DMA transfers (under DOS) when operating in protected mode. This is specifically meant to address a performance issue seen by some customers who are running Ghost under DOS in protected mode.

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Installation instructions

Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format

Download file to Desktop

Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios.

Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment

Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)

Download file to Desktop

The file A02_M70.exe is using the Universal (Windows/ DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.

Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.

Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.

Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.

Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.

If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.

NOTE: Shut down all other applications prior to running the BIOS update utility. The update utility reboots your system in order to get the new BIOS loaded.

Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment

Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled A02_M70.exe.
The Dell BIOS Flash window appears

Click the Continue button.
The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.

Click the OK button.
The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed.

Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)

NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS diskette. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.

Copy the file A02_M70.exe to a bootable floppy.

Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.

Run the file by typing Y:\A02_M70.exe (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).

Dell Precision M70 System BIOS, A02

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