BIOS recovery using USB drive
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.
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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.