Do not turn off your computer or disconnect from the power source while updating the BIOS as this could harm your computer. During the update, your computer will restart and you may briefly see a black screen.
Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell Server PowerEdge BIOS R6515/R7515 Version 2.16.1
Restart required Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced feature sections. If there's any security fix included in this BIOS, we'll address it in the BIOS external release note.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Addressed an issue where the BIOS setup option "Boot Driver Disabled" is hidden with HBA355e card connected to external enclosures.
Enhancements:
- Improved Help description for the Setup option "User Accessible USB Ports".
- Added iSCSI NOP-IN boot support.
- Added Windows Server 2025 support.
- Updated the followings:
* AMD Family 17h Models 30h-3Fh processor microcode version is updated to
- B0: 0x0830107C
* AMD Family 19h Models 00h-0Fh processor SEV firmware version is updated to
- 0x01.0x01.0x37.0x14
* AMD Family 19h Models 00h-0Fh processor microcode version is updated to
- B0: 0x0A00107A
- B1: 0x0A0011D5
- B2: 0x0A001238
* Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) HII settings engine to version 5.00.00.18.
* S150 Software RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) UEFI driver is updated to version 6.8.0-0000.
- Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Read More- Addressed an issue where the BIOS setup option "Boot Driver Disabled" is hidden with HBA355e card connected to external enclosures.
Enhancements:
- Improved Help description for the Setup option "User Accessible USB Ports".
- Added iSCSI NOP-IN boot support.
- Added Windows Server 2025 support.
- Updated the followings:
* AMD Family 17h Models 30h-3Fh processor microcode version is updated to
- B0: 0x0830107C
* AMD Family 19h Models 00h-0Fh processor SEV firmware version is updated to
- 0x01.0x01.0x37.0x14
* AMD Family 19h Models 00h-0Fh processor microcode version is updated to
- B0: 0x0A00107A
- B1: 0x0A0011D5
- B2: 0x0A001238
* Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) HII settings engine to version 5.00.00.18.
* S150 Software RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) UEFI driver is updated to version 6.8.0-0000.
- Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Version
2.16.1, 2.16.1
Release date
01 Oct 2024
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
UrgentDell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_4284F_WN64_2.16.1.EXE
File Size: 34.97 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
73c80ab4b6976b6a5d3605e868eecfad
SHA1:
ddf2ccdc3b0eaadf67f2f8b5246b93805f1af1bd
SHA-256:
60ba2b0c9237f8014de39e339a1d7a09a2c877948540ba632c4d706d3716c39d
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_4284F_LN64_2.16.1.BIN.sign
File Size: 842 Bytes
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
The GnuPG signature for Red Hat Linux Update Package can be used to authenticate Dell's identity in the correlated Red Hat Linux Update Package.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
bb495e763ec4440d13417d1092decf59
SHA1:
2deb8607186740a7c05f8143040abce01ca5eafc
SHA-256:
c951f454a345dfacbe31ea7c9f2a640390dc3a597ab745855283cba1b355c4b2
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: 15GWAVE1-021601.efi
File Size: 23.8 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains compressed content that can be executed from the EFI Shell or EFI Boot Manager. Download the file to the EFI partition on a removable media device. Insert the removable media, then reboot the system and run the program from the EFI Shell or EFI Boot Manager.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
29c398f6e8bebf65e3abeae0fa0808fa
SHA1:
e7ddb6f1b435bdc7f74e5f35425b6087c7bdea41
SHA-256:
9c33c173c2bccb680c73b7e936afafb7c813a301a8b686b4efd9bfd50fefed41
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R6515_R7515_BIOS.2.16.1_RN.pdf
File Size: 198.81 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This format consists of an archive of PDF files used to provide help and procedural information to the customer. It is necessary to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader first to view the files in this archive.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
af9aea5b6f5965bc4a79d0f409b8a970
SHA1:
84bcc929b41a4f13ff8d54bb795d46931768efbd
SHA-256:
0eafc59b54edb9d784c74ea70992cefd9fb8b9c832939659d03ca8c63a3d7a2c
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_4284F_LN64_2.16.1.BIN
File Size: 32.47 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as stand-alone applications that ensure that specific validation criteria are met, then apply an update.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
27edd99c4978ecd4f818a032d178acab
SHA1:
2b781e0e05ac947df9376b316098899891c007ea
SHA-256:
0ad78aa92931099bd706908078bfd2588ed687bded0d82309a139e7f9a1f28c6
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
- Due to a sighting, Dell has demoted BIOS 2.16.0 for PowerEdge R6515, R7515.
- On servers that use the AMD EPYC 7003 processors in Linux environment, the embedded or integrated network device name of the server is changed after updating the BIOS version from 2.0.3 to 2.1.5 or later. After updating the BIOS version, Dell recommends you to reenable the server network device and keep the IP address as-is.
- On servers that use the AMD EPYC 7003 processors in Linux environment, the embedded or integrated network device name of the server is changed after updating the BIOS version from 2.0.3 to 2.1.5 or later. After updating the BIOS version, Dell recommends you to reenable the server network device and keep the IP address as-is.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
PowerEdge R7515/R6515 BIOS
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions for DRMK
Download
1. Click the "Download" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link if you accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Update the name of the file to DOS recognizable format (8.3). If you do not update the filename to 8.3 format, the filename will be truncated to 8.3 format.
3. Copy the file to the bootable device.
4. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
5. Run the executable under DOS. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
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Dell Update Package Instructions for EFI
Download
1. Click the "Download" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link if you accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
You can update the BIOS using a UEFI shell bootable media, such as a USB key.
1. Copy the file to the bootable device with UEFI shell.
2. Boot the system to UEFI shell by using the bootable device.
3. Run the executable (.efi) under the UEFI shell. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
You can also load this executable directly from BIOS Boot Manager without a UEFI shell bootable media.
1. Copy the file to a USB device
2. Plug in the USB device and press F11 during POST to enter BIOS Boot Manager
3. Navigate to the System Utilities menu and select BIOS Update File Explorer
4. Select the USB device and navigate through the directory contents to find the executable (.efi)
5. Launch the executable and follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
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Dell Update Package Instructions for Linux DUP:
Download
1. Click the "Download" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Read over the release information presented by executing the "./[model]_BIOS_LX_[revision].BIN --version" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
4. Run the update by executing "./[model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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Dell Update Package Instructions for Windows Dup:
Download
1. Click the "Download" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
5. Click the Install button.
6. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions:
Download
1. Click the "Download" link to download the file.
2. When the "File Download" window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2.Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign
Download
1. Click the "Download" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link if you accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Update the name of the file to DOS recognizable format (8.3). If you do not update the filename to 8.3 format, the filename will be truncated to 8.3 format.
3. Copy the file to the bootable device.
4. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
5. Run the executable under DOS. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
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Dell Update Package Instructions for EFI
Download
1. Click the "Download" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link if you accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
You can update the BIOS using a UEFI shell bootable media, such as a USB key.
1. Copy the file to the bootable device with UEFI shell.
2. Boot the system to UEFI shell by using the bootable device.
3. Run the executable (.efi) under the UEFI shell. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
You can also load this executable directly from BIOS Boot Manager without a UEFI shell bootable media.
1. Copy the file to a USB device
2. Plug in the USB device and press F11 during POST to enter BIOS Boot Manager
3. Navigate to the System Utilities menu and select BIOS Update File Explorer
4. Select the USB device and navigate through the directory contents to find the executable (.efi)
5. Launch the executable and follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
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Dell Update Package Instructions for Linux DUP:
Download
1. Click the "Download" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Read over the release information presented by executing the "./[model]_BIOS_LX_[revision].BIN --version" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
4. Run the update by executing "./[model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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Dell Update Package Instructions for Windows Dup:
Download
1. Click the "Download" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
5. Click the Install button.
6. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions:
Download
1. Click the "Download" link to download the file.
2. When the "File Download" window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2.Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign
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