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File Format: This file contains an ISO image used to create a CDROM. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then create a CD using your preferred CD burning software.
File Name: OEMR-2950-BIOS-020206.iso
File size: 1.76 MB
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MD5: 139f35a29a1554ccbfce52cab6ae08c4
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: OEMR-2950-BIOS-020206.exe
File size: 673.97 KB
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MD5: 13fd4961623bf77da448c9387a33c667
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: 804E-020206.exe
File size: 575.58 KB
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MD5: d060465ed05a626ad6df41f91ae21b73
File Format: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
File Name: 804E-020206BIOS.txt
File size: 7.48 KB
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MD5: d7218d100df9409660359ae08a506764
Fixes & Enhancements
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* IMPORTANT NOTE
*
* This update includes recommended microcode updates from Intel. A
* specific generation of Intel-based dual and quad core processors
* could potentially cause Machine Check Exception (MCE) or system hang.
*
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* Added setup option to disable logical processors (Core Multi Processing)
* Added setup option to Execute Disable (Harware Data Execution Prevention)
* Added support for Trusted Platfrom Module life time lock
* Changes made to Consider Die affinity in LAPIC ordering
* Added notification during POST that system is running in memory
low-power mode
* Added SMBIOS Type 41 structure (extended on-board devices)
* Added enhanced Type 9 structure to include PFA of slots
* Added support for iSCSI Offload Engine license key.
* Fixed issue with floppy disk controller's hardware configuration.
* Added enhancements to TPM to support Microsoft Windows Server 2008
operating system
* Updated for Windows Server 2008 logo requirements
* Updated Quad-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5400 series C0 Stepping
Microcode (Patch ID=60B)
* Updated Dual-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5200 series C0 Stepping
Microcode (Patch ID=60B)
Supported Operating Systems
Installation instructions
Custom Instructions for 804E-020206.exe:
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 804E-020206BIOS.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 OEMR-2950-BIOS-020206.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.
Instructions for OEMR-2950-BIOS-020206.iso:
NOTE: In order to use this file, you need a CD-R or CD-RW and appropriate software to create a CD from the downloaded image
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. Follow your CD writing software vendor's instructions to create a CD from the downloaded .ISO file.
BIOS update instructions
1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Boot the system to the CD-ROM.
3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the BIOS update.
Applies to
INFO,NSRS,SET AHCI,OPTI
Server Custom BIOS