Dell Readme for Microsoft Windows Quick User Guide

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Dell Update Packages provide comprehensive support for keeping Dell PowerEdge systems running optimally by simplifying system software updates. This documentation guides users through applying necessary firmware and drivers for core components such as BIOS, DRAC/ESM, RAID controllers (PERC/CERC), BMC, network adapters, and storage devices. The manual outlines minimum operating system requirements—supporting various Windows Server editions—and details which specific hardware components can be updated, ensuring flexible and stable system performance through the latest enhancements.

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DELL(TM) UPDATE PACKAGES README FOR MICROSOFT(R) WINDOWS(R)

Version 6.4 Release Date: December 2010

This Readme contains updated information for your "Dell Update Packages for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems User's Guide" and any other technical documentation included with the Dell Update Packages for Windows operating systems.

Dell Update Packages offer ease and flexibility for updating the system software on Dell Power Edge(TM) systems. Update Packages are available for the following software components:

* System BIOS

* System firmware, also known as the Embedded Systems Management (ESM) firmware

* Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC) firmware, which also includes Embedded Remote Access (ERA) firmware

* Power Edge Expandable RAID Controller (PERC) firmware and driver

* Cost-Effective RAID Controller (CERC) firmware and driver

* Software RAID Controller firmware and driver

* IDE Controller drivers

* Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware

* SCSI Backplane (BP) firmware

* SAS BP firmware

* SAS Expander firmware

* SSD firmware

* SED firmware

* Power Vault 100T firmware

* Power Vault 110T firmware

* Power Vault MD1000 firmware

* Power Vault MD1120 firmware

* Power Vault MD1200 firmware

* Power Vault MD1220 firmware

Page Summary Contents For Dell Readme for Microsoft Windows Quick User Guide

Page 1 DELL(TM) UPDATE PACKAGES README FOR MICROSOFT(R) WINDOWS(R) Version 6.4 Release Date: December 2010 This Readme contains updated information for your "Dell Update Packages for Microsoft Windows O...

Page 2 * Power Vault RD1000 firmware * Broadcom Network Adapter driver * Intel(R) Network Adapter driver * Power Supply firmware * Broadcom Network Adapter Firmware CONTENTS * CRITICALITY * MINIMUM REQUIREME...

Page 3 Editions with SP2 * Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Express, Workgroup, Standard, and Enterprise Editions * Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Compute Cluster Edition and Microsoft Windows Serv...

Page 4 IDE controllers Drivers CERC ATA 100, SI680A, CERC/SATA 2S, and CERC SATA 6ch drivers BMC firmware BMC SCSI BP firmware BP SAS BP BP Storage enclosure Power Vault MD1000, Power Vault MD1120, Power Vau...

Page 5 "The certificate is not valid for requested usage." Root Cause: The message is caused by an out-of-date root certificate on the server. Solution: To update the root certificate: 1) Enable Wi...

Page 6 Note: Ensure that a drive is available for DUPs to mount a partition to complete an update successfully. Unified Server Configurator (USC) Dell Update Packages (DUPs) * Lifecycle controller updates re...

Page 7 Dell Embedded Open Manage Server Administrator The Dell Update Package for Dell Embedded Open Manage Server Adminstrator can only be applied in a pre-operating system environment that uses the Embedde...

Page 8 your computer. You must restart your computer before the new settings will take effect. Do you want to restart your computer now?” Select “No” to ignore this message. This message is due to the creati...

Page 9 * The Power Vault update procedure requires the RAID controller to be in a known good state. If a problem occurs with the RAID controller during the update procedure, the Update Packages cannot commun...

Page 10 Not all storage controller drivers support the fresh install feature. The older driver packages that do not support this feature are listed here: Dell PERC 4/IM, v.1.8.6, A00 ; A00 ; DRVR-R47682.exe D...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What operating systems are supported by these Update Packages?

It supports various Windows Server editions (e.g., 2003 R2, 2008 R2) as well as Small Business Servers and Hyper-V roles.

Which components can I update with these packages?

You can update firmware and drivers for BIOS, ESM, DRAC, PERC/CERC controllers, BMC, SCSI Backplane, various PowerVault systems, and network adapters.

Is there a recommended time to apply this update?

Yes, it is recommended during your next scheduled update cycle as it contains feature enhancements and ensures compatibility with other system modules.

Do the Update Packages support all system components?

No, they do not support every component type; Dell will release updates for additional devices in future versions.