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, A01
AUTO INSTALLEDThis file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
PowerEdge SC420, BIOS, A01
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Fixes & Enhancements
The following changes have been made to the A00 to create the A01:
1. Corrected SMBIOS reporting of high speed CPUs 2. Improved boot list management 3. Improved setup handling of 'ESC' key 4. Added a warning when changing the SATA controller mode 5. Corrected password entry on international keyboards 6. Corrected SMBIOS reporting of PCI-Express slots 7. Added support for newer CPUs 8. Improved USB hotplug detection 9. Clarified diskette drive failure message 10. Improved remote wake support 11. Added support for USB remote control devices that respond as keyboards 12. Improved PCI address space allocation 13. Added failure handling if installed video card incompatible with setup 14. Improved support for PCMCIA devices 15. Fixed a problem with very small hard drives (under 528MB) not working 16. Improved detection of PATA optical devices 17. Improved BIOS flash update support 18. Corrected parity errors in the simple boot flag byte
Dell 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.
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.
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 BIOS flash utility has completed you will be prompted to restart your computer. Click Yes..
Flashing the BIOS: 1. Browse the location where you have downloaded the file and double click the new file to run the BIOS flash program. 2. The BIOS flash utility window appears, click continue. 3. When the BIOS flash utility has completed you will be prompted to restart your computer. Click Yes. 4. BIOS flash Compete.
Need help with BIOS issues?
Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.