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 2.14.1
Restart requiredAUTO INSTALLEDThis file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
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: - Fix an AssetTag display issue. - Fix incomplete Secure Boot dbx info displayed in racadm output issue. - Fix repeated reboot issue when ESXio fails to boot with a PSOD. - Fix "Integrated Devices - Internal SD Card Redundancy" issue in BIOS setup - Fix local bootable USB drive fails to boot upon selecting "Local Floppy/Primary Removable Media" via Boot Control in iDRAC Virtual Console.
Enhancements: - Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website. - AMD Generic Encapsulated Software Architecture (AGESA) Interface Specification Family 17h Models 30h-3Fh is upgraded to 1.0.0.H - AMD Generic Encapsulated Software Architecture (AGESA) Interface Specification Family 19h Models 00h-0Fh is upgraded to 1.0.0.C
Dell 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.
File Format:A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:15GWAVE1-021401.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.
File Format:An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:R6525R7525_BIOS.2.14.1_RN.pdf
File Size:195.5 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.
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.
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.
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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------------------------------------- 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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