BIOS recovery using USB drive
About this task
NOTE:Ensure that you have the file type extensions visible in the operating system.
NOTE:Ensure that you have downloaded the latest BIOS from the Dell support site and save it on your system.
Steps
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Browse to the location of the downloaded BIOS update executable (.exe) file.
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Rename the file to BIOS_IMG.rcv.
For example, if the file name is PowerEdge_T30_0.0.5.exe, rename it to BIOS_IMG.rcv
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Copy the BIOS_IMG.rcv file to the root directory of the USB key.
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If not plugged in, plug in the USB drive, restart the system, press F2 to enter the System Setup, and then press power button to shut down the system.
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Start the system.
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While the system is starting up, press the
Ctrl+Esc keys while holding the power button until the
BIOS Recovery Menu dialog box is displayed.
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Click
Continue to start the BIOS recovery process.
NOTE:Ensure that the
Recovery BIOS option is selected in the
BIOS Recovery Menu dialog box.
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Select the path on the USB drive where BIOS recovery file is stored( root directory or "\") and follow the on-screen instructions.