Dell Server System BIOS, A04

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.

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Driver Id : R22110

Importance : Optional

Version : A04, A04 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 28 Mar 2001

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

PowerEdge 8450, BIOS, version A04

This self-extracting executable contains diskette images.

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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: B6899R04.exe

File size: 741.85 KB

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MD5: b32720d0df1a16eeabfa9cb8c4428c10

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Installation instructions

To update the BIOS, do the following:

1. Note the settings of the SETUP parameters. Enter SETUP by hitting the F2 key during boot up. Write down the settings for each of the parameters. At the end of the BIOS update process you should set the parameters to default values by hitting the F9 key, and then re-enter the values you have written down.

2. Insert the BIOS Update Diskette into drive A:.

3. Reset the system.

4. System boots the BIOS Update Diskette.

5. Choose option 1 to update the BIOS.

6. System will automatically reboot once finishing BIOS update.

Please remove the floppy diskette from drive A:.

7. Check to make sure the BIOS version is the new version as the system reboots.

8. Enter Setup by pressing the F2 key during boot up. Once in Setup, press the F9 to set the parameters back to default values. Re-enter the values you wrote down at the beginning of this process. If you do not set the CMOS values back to defaults using the F9 key, the system may function erratically.

Dell Server System BIOS, A04

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