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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: RAID-FRMW-R75274.exe
File size: 1.91 MB
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MD5: F3E06C9FFD7AE7835BCB65DA8E2FFB50
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: PE2550-280_6089.exe
File size: 1.49 MB
Fixes & Enhancements
Issues Fixed
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-30 Second Timeout Setting
-Additional ESM fix for pulled/missing drives.
-HIM_PCI_ERR correction to power management interrupt.
-Cache flush loop decreased to prevent extensive spin-lock hold during high I/O.
-AFU fix to block firmware installation based on proper level System BIOS.
-SCSI Passthru Event filtering
-Disallow selection of drive to create raid when already reach maximum limit.
-Disable interrupts around doing queue accesses in CompleteFIB( ).
Supported Operating Systems
Installation instructions
Custom Instructions for PE2550-280_6089.exe:
Note: In order to create this diskette, the 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. 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.
Diskette Creation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to create the diskette set.
2. Insert a blank diskette then click Continue.
3. When prompted, repeat step 2 until you reach the end of the diskette set. Label each diskette with a disk number starting from 1.
4. After all the files have been copied to the last diskette, click Finish.
Installation
To update the firmware using the AFU interactive mode,
follow these steps:
1. Shut down your system.
2. Reboot the system with the diskette labeled:
DELL PERC 2 or integrated controller Firmware
Disk 1 of 2
3. At the DOS prompt, enter the following command and
press : afu
This starts the AFU in interactive mode. The AFU will
detect the installed PERC 2 and/or integrated controllers
and present them for selection in a list.
4. Using the cursor arrow keys, highlight one or more
PERC 2 and/or integrated controllers and select it for
update by pressing the space bar, then press ENTER.
5. A menu will be presented. Select the following
option: Update flash image
6. The AFU will issue the following message:
Update from the flash image in directory: A:
Change the directory if necessary, then use the TAB
key to select the OK box, and press ENTER.
7. AFU will issue this message:
Reading flash image file...
Please insert disk labeled "Dell PERC 2 or integrated
controller Firmware disk 2".
8. Insert the second diskette and press ENTER.
9. AFU will complete reading the flash image, then AFU
will issue this message:
AFU is about to update firmware on controller #0
Dell PERC 2 or integrated controller
10. Select the OK box, then press ENTER. AFU will proceed
to update the firmware. You will see the following
message:
Writing PERC 2 or integrated firmware to controller 0 ...
This message will be followed by additional progress
messages. When the flash update has completed, you
will see this message:
Flash image was updated and verified successfully.
NOTE: If you selected multiple controllers, AFU will prompt
you to insert the diskette after the successful update of
first controller. Please insert firmware diskette 1 for second
controller.
11. Press any key, then press the ESC key to exit AFU.
12. Remove any diskettes from the drive and reboot the
system.