Dell PowerEdge 1800 - Manual

About Cautions
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Upgrade the BIOS Before Upgrading Your System
Prior to upgrading your system, verify that the latest system BIOS version is on your system. Loading the
latest BIOS version will ensure that your system is fully supported.
1 Verify your system BIOS version in the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program"
in the system documentation included on the CDs provided with your system or on support.dell.com.
2 Verify the latest system BIOS version available on support.dell.com.
Download the system BIOS version on support.dell.com if it is newer than the system BIOS version on
your system.
3 Download and flash the latest BIOS version if necessary.
See the BIOS download page for instructions on downloading and flashing the BIOS.
4 Install your system upgrade. See "Installing System Components" or "Installing System Options" in
the system documentation included on the CDs provided with your system or on support.dell.com.
If you are installing a new system board, flash the BIOS again after installing the system board.
CAUTION:
Any installation that requires removal of the system cover is intended solely to be performed by
trained service technicians. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety
precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
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October 2005