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 R650 BIOS 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 contains BIOS firmware version 1.2.5 for Dell EMC Server PowerEdge R650.
This release provides support for Dell 2.5" NVMe backplane configurations work on PowerEdge R650 server.
This release provides support for Dell 2.5" NVMe backplane configurations work on PowerEdge R650 server.
To view all drivers for your PowerEdge R650, go to Drivers and downloads.
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R650_BIOS_0N10W_WN64_1.2.5.EXE | 21.11 MB
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File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
R650_BIOS_0N10W_WN64_1.2.5.EXE
File Size:
21.11 MB
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:
643a9ec57bf9ac3a8f9f08bb66588478
SHA1:
cd2bba99b184f465d496fad3a7daa74d39f9a74c
SHA-256:
724d526990d6259ea03dc68a5a39e79d9cdf01ccb83bc244091e884c93c4ce5c
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- None for this release.
Enhancements
- Support for ten NVMe Solid State Drives (SSDs) to work on 2.5" NVMe backplane.
- Support for ten NVMe Solid State Drives (SSDs) and two rear NVMe Solid State Drives (SSDs) to work on 2.5" NVMe backplane.
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- None for this release.
Enhancements
- Support for ten NVMe Solid State Drives (SSDs) to work on 2.5" NVMe backplane.
- Support for ten NVMe Solid State Drives (SSDs) and two rear NVMe Solid State Drives (SSDs) to work on 2.5" NVMe backplane.
Version
1.2.5, 1.2.5
Release date
19 Aug 2021
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:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
R650_BIOS_0N10W_LN64_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:
d3bb20638751a48dc1220602216b2f00
SHA1:
5642d5c0ebebacbae4394a097b10bd2c435d0315
SHA-256:
465c4564f31552f80abcc31bb65fe929beab4851a54bf7801a1247e28da58d4c
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
BIOS15GIL1-010205.efi
File Size:
13.06 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:
0d7889c79a7096f307b384f969aba7e6
SHA1:
eeee7208797569fa6a77400f69b6b8fccddd24ba
SHA-256:
c9ac28e0ccaeaf5a4cf7fe98295cc5f283df8a628384ade2436e0a177e5a0081
File Format:
An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:
R650_BIOS_1.2.5_ReleaseNote.pdf
File Size:
102.76 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:
7f80efa77ff03b31887cbeb04cfc96f3
SHA1:
d62d11c64022758b26feab7765ededae5db38b4a
SHA-256:
ec8878b51c05867a8e7bbcdc3b961e3dd018e0e77a8e4773aa1ef4987507b05c
File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
R650_BIOS_0N10W_LN64_1.2.5.BIN
File Size:
17.31 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:
4494331491b7757e67081dbe9bdb5d2c
SHA1:
6c4cce2e550492d9e2343f7f8249e89eb1e4fdb8
SHA-256:
fdfb6213ac53a88a719f31b032ffebabe8ca5d1f874447e553f30e55a68e364f
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
None for this release.
Other Available Versions
1.18.101 Sept 2025
1.17.213 May 2025
1.16.212 Feb 2025
1.15.224 Sept 2024
1.14.125 Jun 2024
1.13.212 Mar 2024
1.12.114 Nov 2023
1.11.217 Aug 2023
1.10.222 May 2023
1.9.214 Feb 2023
1.8.215 Nov 2022
1.7.530 Sept 2022
1.6.524 May 2022
1.5.523 Mar 2022
1.5.411 Mar 2022
1.4.408 Dec 2021
1.3.809 Sept 2021
1.2.430 Jun 2021
1.1.313 May 2021
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
PowerEdge BIOS
Installation instructions
Dell EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell EMC 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
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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell EMC Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign
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