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, A03
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 1655MC, BIOS, A03
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Fixes & Enhancements
Updated LSI Firmware to version v1.00.12.02 with the following changes.
1) Resync Write IO's retry count was changed from 1 to 5. 2) HDD Queue Full (TASK_SET_FULL) condition handling altered. Originally, after 2 retries the FW failed the HDD. Handling changed to add a 1ms of delay before each retry, no decrement to retry count, and HDD not failed on a TASK_SET_FULL condition.
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.
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:
F1E84B9C6C874CAF29349AEF0531C36C
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available
File Format:One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name:PE1655-BIOSA03.EXE
File Size:611.09 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.
MD5:
80920A386BC8D01E8524AEA90D4FAB1B
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available
File Format:Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:PE1655MC_BIOS_LX_A03.BIN
File Size:2.29 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: 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 PE1655MC_BIOS_LX_A03.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 "./PE1655MC_BIOS_LX_A03.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 "./PE1655MC_BIOS_LX_A03.BIN" from the shell. 5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PE1655MC_BIOS_LX_A03.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, PE1655MC_BIOS_LX_A03.BIN.sign
Dell Update Package Instructions for PE1655MC_BIOS_WIN_A03.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.
Need help with BIOS issues?
Find a solution in Dell's BIOS troubleshooting and usage guide.