Display/Video, resolution fix. Dell OptiPlex SX270 System BIOS A04

Dell OptiPlex SX270 System BIOS A04 Publisher's description:

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Dell OptiPlex SX270 System BIOSLevel of Importance: Optional

Dell recommends the customer review specifics about the update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations, or provides new features that may/may not apply to your environment.

Fixes and Enhancements
The following changes have been made to the A03 BIOS to create the A04:
1. Fixed 1M/8M switch for non-Windows OS.
2. Prevent possible hang at boot when XP ICH2 driver installed.
3. Updated microcode for newer CPUs.
4. Added support for special keyboard.
5. Updated PXE support with latest drop.
6. Added detection code for CPU/Cache failures.
7. New MFG MODE messaging.
8. Fixed video display problem with non-VGA register compatible video devices.

Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions for the Universal (Windows/MS DOS) format

1. Download file to Desktop

2. Use one of the methods below to flash the Bios.

* Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment

* Run the BIOS update utility from MS DOS environment (Non-Windows users)

Download file to Desktop

The file SX270A04.EXE is using the Universal (Windows/MS DOS) format and is designed to be directly executed from Windows environment.

1. Click Download now.
The Export Compliance Agreement appears.

2. Read the Export Compliance Agreement.

3. If you agree, click to select I agree..
The File Download window appears.

4. Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.

5. Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.

6. Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.

7. If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.

NOTE:Shut down all other applications prior to running the BIOS update utility. The update utility reboots your system in order to get the new BIOS loaded.

Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment

1. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled SX270A04.EXE.

The Dell BIOS Flash window appears

2. Click the Continue button.

The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.

3. Click the OK button.

The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed.

Run the BIOS update utility from MS DOS environment (Non-Windows users)

NOTE:You will need to provide a bootable DOS diskette. This executable file does not create the MS DOS system files.

1. Copy the file SX270A04.EXE to a bootable floppy.

2. Boot from the floppy to the MS DOS prompt.

3. Run the file by typing Y:\SX270A04.EXE (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).

It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.
You can free download Dell OptiPlex SX270 System BIOS A04 1.0 now.

System Requirements:

No special requirements.