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 EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R6415/R7415 Version 1.2.5

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.
This release provides continued code optimization to improve stability & performance. This release contains BIOS firmware version 1.2.5 for Dell EMC Server PowerEdge R6415/R7415
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- None

Enhancements:
- Update to include the AGESA Naples PI-SP3_1.0.0.6 release.
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Version

1.2.5, 1.2.5

Release date

29 Mar 2018

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
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.
Available formats View Important Information

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_4D4X5_WN64_1.2.5.EXE
File Size: 23.01 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:
fc45fb4b60fbc10ca7839f39657bd187
SHA1:
1348852e408873b0dbdfbeef7f5293b3854f5d7c
SHA-256:
2d55d434117165c00f1b18608a4848480e15f9c5340ab409ca00c02f4b6c4e6f

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_4D4X5_LN_1.2.5.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:
045c22d460fe518964ae7672cde37922
SHA1:
9934fb53e39598a049176ab8b0bfdd105d4ca248
SHA-256:
5a5aacfa8eb6947666b138e8f87088b13adb3da745c10ebaf13b3ced4611308b

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R7415-010205.efi
File Size: 14.64 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:
86b038dddff7c933ed34b9f849852220
SHA1:
5e9806bf2a58449384112d6358117e2c9dbc52d5
SHA-256:
44bbee22f367d1b7446a24b200f001eaa1b7c7f85b074682e1d0414e3ba70fdb

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R7415R6415_BIOS_1.2.5_RN.pdf
File Size: 103.28 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:
e74383f1ee779c4fdd6c9f663fc85ee0
SHA1:
1c7654388787fa05ffd65a70a5bb1bdbc2b37b9a
SHA-256:
a70d1406dc42c478bc292799284e403ec1f9af31582e9d87af37d56d4253b99e

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_4D4X5_LN_1.2.5.BIN
File Size: 23.39 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
6292d78ed59b55f85fe1a957918fd8a2
SHA1:
2abc961c1edff686f0277fd87a3eb3d1b5d84278
SHA-256:
3462bfcfbcd421b6cc6286f7d79e7b60e32792d62ecdf6598b3d12f8a549c392

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

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PowerEdge R6415/R7415 BIOS
Dell Update Package Instructions for EFI
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" 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 Now" 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 Now" 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 Now" 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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