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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
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AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.A04 system BIOS
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Fixes & Enhancements
A04 BIOS
Fixes/Enhancements
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01. Close DSW.
02. LAN power control by wake on lan item and LAN controller item.
Read MoreFixes/Enhancements
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01. Close DSW.
02. LAN power control by wake on lan item and LAN controller item.
Version
A04, A04
Release date
01 Dec 2011
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
OptionalDell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: MS-A04.exe
File Size: 4.1 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of a BIOS executable file. The Universal (Windows/MS DOS) format can be used to install from any Windows or MS DOS environment.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
48c8b2b111667357c9b1d9afa76a9fc1
SHA1:
958116f29fa2850ba0ef1f72c8667c96a875dae1
SHA-256:
Not available
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: MS-A04 Internal Release Note.txt
File Size: 76.56 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
8380953dccfd6825dab74d884a1d0d51
SHA1:
9c1b99173a32f7d01e4d8f5bb93898851683094a
SHA-256:
Not available
File Format: A zip file or cab file containing the users guide in HTML
File Name: MS-A04.zip
File Size: 11.92 MB
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, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
e3402ab01fffd104538480f8ac538009
SHA1:
6c3ead5edf56489b860208b1e0d4ea73ad13e619
SHA-256:
Not available
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