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.

Dell Server System BIOS, A17

Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
PowerVault 775N, BIOS, A17
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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".
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Version

A17, A17

Release date

19 Jan 2004

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
Dell 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: PV775N-BIOS-WIN-A17.exe
File Size: 1.32 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:
B5F56E2295303D2B37007A0173E0268C
File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: PV775N-BIOSA17.exe
File Size: 640.96 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

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Server System BIOS
Custom Instructions for PV775N-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.

Custom Instructions for PV775N-BIOS-WIN-A17.exe:

Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link to accept the agreement.
3. 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. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

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