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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell Server System BIOS, A05
Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.PowerEdge 1800, BIOS, A05
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Fixes & Enhancements
Changes from A03:
* Add workaround for lockup resulting from the systems with 8GB RAM or more and RAID
storage controller potentially claiming inappropriate addresses.
* Addressed RHEL4 "startx" IERR issue with DRAC4.
* Added additional DIMM SPD date-code information to SMBIOS table for unique DIMM identifier.
* Enhanced PCI memory allocation algorithm.
* Enhanced correctable memory error reporting algorithm.
* Changed Intel(R) Processor Microcode update algorithm according to Intel's requirements.
* Changed DBS I/O port assignments to an unused I/O port location.
* Fixed the issue of Asset Tag Utility not deleting the Service Tag.
* Fixed the BIOS POST issue where the code was copied into incorrect area.
* Fixed the issue of incomplete MPTable with multi-function PCI-to-PCI adapter.
* Fixed the issue of BIOS not reading baud rate from BMC when using Option 4 via SOL Proxy.
* Fixed the issue of IDE CDROM not booting when 2 SATA drives are installed on embedded SATA ports.
* Fixed the issue of Vendor Name not being displayed in BIOS Setup IRQ menu for some add-in PCI cards.
* Fixed the issue of processor TCtrl value for BMC not getting updated for a single logical processor configuration.
* Updated ATI RADEON 7000 BIOS to version yi13530a.
* Updated PXE Code to version 1.2.26.
* Updated Intel(R) Xeon(TM) Processor Microcode Update to the following:
Nocona D0 stepping (CPUID = F34h, Patch ID = 17h)
Nocona E0 stepping (CPUID = F41h, Patch ID = 17h)
Irwindale N0 stepping (CPUID = F43h, Patch ID = 05h)
* Added support of Intel(R) Xeon(TM) Processor Microde Update as the following:
Nocona G1 stepping (CPUID = F49h, Patch ID = 03h)
Irwindale R0 stepping (CPUID = F4Ah, Patch ID = 02h)
Read More* Add workaround for lockup resulting from the systems with 8GB RAM or more and RAID
storage controller potentially claiming inappropriate addresses.
* Addressed RHEL4 "startx" IERR issue with DRAC4.
* Added additional DIMM SPD date-code information to SMBIOS table for unique DIMM identifier.
* Enhanced PCI memory allocation algorithm.
* Enhanced correctable memory error reporting algorithm.
* Changed Intel(R) Processor Microcode update algorithm according to Intel's requirements.
* Changed DBS I/O port assignments to an unused I/O port location.
* Fixed the issue of Asset Tag Utility not deleting the Service Tag.
* Fixed the BIOS POST issue where the code was copied into incorrect area.
* Fixed the issue of incomplete MPTable with multi-function PCI-to-PCI adapter.
* Fixed the issue of BIOS not reading baud rate from BMC when using Option 4 via SOL Proxy.
* Fixed the issue of IDE CDROM not booting when 2 SATA drives are installed on embedded SATA ports.
* Fixed the issue of Vendor Name not being displayed in BIOS Setup IRQ menu for some add-in PCI cards.
* Fixed the issue of processor TCtrl value for BMC not getting updated for a single logical processor configuration.
* Updated ATI RADEON 7000 BIOS to version yi13530a.
* Updated PXE Code to version 1.2.26.
* Updated Intel(R) Xeon(TM) Processor Microcode Update to the following:
Nocona D0 stepping (CPUID = F34h, Patch ID = 17h)
Nocona E0 stepping (CPUID = F41h, Patch ID = 17h)
Irwindale N0 stepping (CPUID = F43h, Patch ID = 05h)
* Added support of Intel(R) Xeon(TM) Processor Microde Update as the following:
Nocona G1 stepping (CPUID = F49h, Patch ID = 03h)
Irwindale R0 stepping (CPUID = F4Ah, Patch ID = 02h)
Version
A05, A05
Release date
26 Sep 2005
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
UrgentDell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: PE1800_BIOS_WIN_A05.EXE
File Size: 2.52 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:
1CE59E58D783E04F6FC4E331E4BA940F
File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: PE1800-BIOSA05.exe
File Size: 763.09 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.
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: PE1800_BIOS_LX_A05.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 Bytes
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
The GnuPG signature for Red Hat Linux Update Package can be used to authenticate Dell's identity in the correlated Red Hat Linux Update Package.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
9F85700B2003C641C9DFAD0EC4C33238
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: PE1800_BIOS_LX_A05.BIN
File Size: 4.74 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as stand-alone applications that ensure that specific validation criteria are met, then apply an update.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
96B8D75E3965E53CA595773FFF9D89E0
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
* Update the RHEL4 ATI Radeon 7000m driver to the latest version available on the
Dell website before flashing this BIOS.
Dell website before flashing this BIOS.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Installation instructions
Instructions for PE1800-BIOSA05.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.
Dell Update Package Instructions for PE1800_BIOS_WIN_A05.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 Update Package Instructions for PE1800_BIOS_LX_A05.BIN:
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. Read over the release information presented by executing the "./PE1800_BIOS_LX_A05.BIN --version" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
4. Run the update by executing "./PE1800_BIOS_LX_A05.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PE1800_BIOS_LX_A05.BIN.sign:
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. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, PE1800_BIOS_LX_A05.BIN.sign
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.
Dell Update Package Instructions for PE1800_BIOS_WIN_A05.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 Update Package Instructions for PE1800_BIOS_LX_A05.BIN:
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. Read over the release information presented by executing the "./PE1800_BIOS_LX_A05.BIN --version" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
4. Run the update by executing "./PE1800_BIOS_LX_A05.BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PE1800_BIOS_LX_A05.BIN.sign:
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. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, PE1800_BIOS_LX_A05.BIN.sign
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