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 R6525/R7525 Version 2.15.2
Restart required AUTO 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:
- Resolved an issue where the readiness status of the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) might not indicate readiness with certain system configurations.
- Resolved an issue where Virtual Functions (VFs) were not available.
- Resolved an issue where certain valid iSCSI IQNs were incorrectly flagged as invalid when entered through the iDRAC Web GUI. Fixed by expanding the regular expressions.
- Resolved the issue where users encountered the error message 'There is not enough memory under 4GB to complete the operation' when attempting to access F2 BIOS setup or F10 Boot Manager.
Enhancements:
- S150 Software RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) UEFI driver is updated to version 6.7.0-0001.
- Added DPU (Data Processing Unit) synchronization progress in percentage on BIOS POST (Power-On Self-Test) progress bar.
- Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Read More- Resolved an issue where the readiness status of the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) might not indicate readiness with certain system configurations.
- Resolved an issue where Virtual Functions (VFs) were not available.
- Resolved an issue where certain valid iSCSI IQNs were incorrectly flagged as invalid when entered through the iDRAC Web GUI. Fixed by expanding the regular expressions.
- Resolved the issue where users encountered the error message 'There is not enough memory under 4GB to complete the operation' when attempting to access F2 BIOS setup or F10 Boot Manager.
Enhancements:
- S150 Software RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) UEFI driver is updated to version 6.7.0-0001.
- Added DPU (Data Processing Unit) synchronization progress in percentage on BIOS POST (Power-On Self-Test) progress bar.
- Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Version
2.15.2, 2.15.2
Release date
25 Jun 2024
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_R8W5J_WN64_2.15.2.EXE
File Size: 26.78 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:
a43b9e96802d7142a8e978a2d8f27906
SHA1:
8d94445945f3d706b41edeaa79864abaa3433861
SHA-256:
86a824daf5789d00471e0b7770a150083b05ca0aca74d9d7c9ffa56c36e8a0e2
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_R8W5J_LN64_2.15.2.BIN.sign
File Size: 226 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:
813fdd8050dc97e577cebbec38728727
SHA1:
7dc52e5c789c7541b220720fe2b46cdc65af00f1
SHA-256:
7a94c1a846fd4a34b72f7722c3eab65b54e493bb124b96d8ce6aa4ae8d7d4d25
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: 15GWAVE1-021502.efi
File Size: 15.62 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:
1dcc556519ed9a4fb80833fc8b89a958
SHA1:
e6de00a8a2da3711958128c7ef3d5236d5cd0c23
SHA-256:
f086576365a7a5faa14006f42467cdf5e8ed7bb21db8a64f12fc6cce2b334147
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R6525R7525_BIOS.2.15.2.pdf
File Size: 201.59 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:
c37b5fe74d9d517d21d912912d587fdc
SHA1:
4ab0d0eb1ea78ee2178392c4576ac114b0ca55c8
SHA-256:
2697f7f8ec6b3482c07c382785e8d68c2cd82d3a19c4c76e34ca00d293527247
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_R8W5J_LN64_2.15.2.BIN
File Size: 24.27 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:
f0431ab2936064b2b03a7aa2ae828e52
SHA1:
5675d928fd190d742d0c9fff22354d9ccde4e4cb
SHA-256:
5deae652f777072451a9d1e414ebc72819e8b90c831063d349ec4fb0288e3d8f
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
There is change in the embedded or integrated network device name of the server after updating the BIOS from version 2.0.3 to 2.1.6 or later in servers using the AMD EPYC 7003 processors in a Linux environment. After updating the BIOS version, Dell recommends you to reenable the server network device and keep the IP address as-is.
- The system BIOS supports CPLD firmware 1.1.15 update starting from BIOS version 2.7.3 and later release. Before upgrading the CPLD firmware version to 1.1.5, ensure that the iDRAC version is upgraded to 5.10.30.0 or later. The BIOS version 2.7.3 or later support upgrade to CPLD 1.1.15. However, before upgrading the CPLD version, ensure that the iDRAC version is 5.10.30.00 and later.
- The system BIOS supports CPLD firmware 1.1.15 update starting from BIOS version 2.7.3 and later release. Before upgrading the CPLD firmware version to 1.1.5, ensure that the iDRAC version is upgraded to 5.10.30.0 or later. The BIOS version 2.7.3 or later support upgrade to CPLD 1.1.15. However, before upgrading the CPLD version, ensure that the iDRAC version is 5.10.30.00 and later.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
INFO,BIOS,LCK,FW,2.15.2
PowerEdge 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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