Dell Server System BIOS, A17

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 : R68051

Importance : Recommended

Version : A17, A17 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 21 Nov 2003

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

PowerEdge 2650, BIOS, A17

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File Format: 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.

File Name: PE2650-BIOS-WIN-A17.exe

File size: 1.38 MB

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MD5: D36FA7E188AE03D850E544B161F86A0B

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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: PE2650-BIOSA17.exe

File size: 640.96 KB

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File Name: PE2650-BIOS-LX-A17.bin

File size: 2.75 MB

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MD5: 593CCC30FF7B76CD926BE9516D2B373E

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Fixes & Enhancements

* Added BIOS support for the Dell OpenManage(TM) Deployment Toolkit.
* Added support for COM2 to Remote Access Controller redirection.
* Updated the microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processors as follows:
B0 step to patch ID 0x1F
C1 step to Patch ID 0x38
D1 step to Patch ID 0x18
M0 step to Patch ID 0x14
* Corrected an issue where, occasionally, setup values may differ from
the default values when a system is powered up for the first time.
* Corrected an issue where, occasionally, after completing a BIOS update using
the Remote BIOS/Local BIOS Update utility, the system requires a manual reboot.
* Corrected an issue where the system may report a keyboard failure during POST
when using a USB keyboard.
* Corrected the help text for the "PCI IRQ Assignment" menu in setup.
* Corrected an issue that occurred when the on-board RAID controller is set to "RAID" mode,
Server Administrator reported the "Primary SCSI" as "unknown" instead of "off".

Installation instructions

Custom Instructions for PE2650-BIOSA17.exe:

Diskette Instructions

Note: In order to create this diskette, this file must be downloaded to and executed on a system running Microsoft Windows.

1. Download the .exe file to a directory on your hard drive. The file downloaded is a self-extracting executable.
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 into the target system.
6. Reboot the system.
7. When prompted, press "Y" to execute the FlashBIOS update.
8. Remove the diskette and reboot system.

Dell Update Package Instructions for PE2650-BIOS-WIN-A17.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 prompts to perform the update.

Dell Server System BIOS, A17

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