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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R7425 Version 1.14.3

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.
Upgraded AMD AGESA to 1.0.0.D and provided enhanced protection to flash part. Added a new setup option to address a recent memory refresh vulnerability. Removed MEM8000 logs. Fixed issues on boot options and variable.
For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- The ordering of HDD place holder boot options is now working.
- Issue which prevents Variable lock from working is addressed.
- iDRAC direct USB port control setup option is now working.
- Updated uCode to 0800126C to address a rare issue which processor core cannot return from deep C-state.

Enhancements:
- AMD AGESA version is upgraded to 1.0.0.D
- Enhanced protection to SPI flash part access.
- A new setup option added to adjust memory refresh rate. This is to address a new row-hammer-like memory vulnerability.
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Version

1.14.3, 1.14.3

Release date

28 Sept 2020

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_J97YM_WN64_1.14.3.EXE
File Size: 23.33 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:
b3001d9f04ff946d65f5304ef88c05cc
SHA1:
6a0969553575f69560c734be4d188059a6219f21
SHA-256:
a5c5981974b86c06f4e189b981a59faacc7e716346202fbe6f7265673ab80551

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_J97YM_LN_1.14.3.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:
9a091c79d488d6a75d86b8b7c3eec051
SHA1:
3b4e1f95e8b746274ec3a69cce677041e9b9f35e
SHA-256:
bc2f637fc02c75f9632f3d52209bbdc2d0acbdb8a575417a396c3a58957ef6a2

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R7425-011403.efi
File Size: 15.27 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:
ee0d8f3cf416c72392c6c5cbf17e1a0d
SHA1:
22af9b3ff1318641731dd2587ec96218cdfbdee4
SHA-256:
330469c85c96175f8587c1466a4a05340a494938e4183cc99387f7def21ae860

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R7425_BIOS_1.14.3_RN.pdf
File Size: 83.49 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:
18781a6dc202971b5076f6b77ecc8fd5
SHA1:
1d9a513db68cca6618c9f33bff40d1680278817d
SHA-256:
931594760e3dfe728f45ca5d67865d6a2b35b5d6cbc05031e9856ab634408fe9

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_J97YM_LN_1.14.3.BIN
File Size: 24.69 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:
bdf767f6328ccdaf176ed17248355b7c
SHA1:
5bfd97d458335d50c7d5ec3bc72ecef81a6995c8
SHA-256:
d831cafbdd73326498e5ca7c50a2de3806418d047fafe7ffd1aefbdc6fc5d670

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This release provides continued code optimization to improve stability and performance.
PowerEdge R7425 BIOS
Dell EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 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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