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 R6515/R7515 Version 1.5.3
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.Before updating the BIOS, ensure the CLPD is updated to version 1.0.3. See the Important notes section for more information.
Updated AMD Generic Encapsulated Software Architecture (AGESA) to version 1.0.0.8. For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections.
Updated AMD Generic Encapsulated Software Architecture (AGESA) to version 1.0.0.8. 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
- SMU version display number in Setup menu has been increased to 3-digit.
Enhancements
- AGESA is updated to version 1.0.0.8.
- High Performance Computing (HPC) workload profile enhancement with PCIe Preferred IO Bus and Enhanced Preferred IO enabled.
- Enhanced DIMM Serial Presence Detect (SPD) logging support.
Read More- SMU version display number in Setup menu has been increased to 3-digit.
Enhancements
- AGESA is updated to version 1.0.0.8.
- High Performance Computing (HPC) workload profile enhancement with PCIe Preferred IO Bus and Enhanced Preferred IO enabled.
- Enhanced DIMM Serial Presence Detect (SPD) logging support.
Version
1.5.3, 1.5.3
Release date
28 Sept 2020
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_VF60V_WN64_1.5.3.EXE
File Size: 23.55 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:
c675858a04ea2646049c7c35e95c6737
SHA1:
101f2f7468cac102d97bb8804858395fe55c7713
SHA-256:
99532c6369186e4182dadf09f701b38de062e353422a00d6b62904626f6b6813
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_VF60V_LN_1.5.3.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:
3b9aef583270a9f0254d42773a06e239
SHA1:
1137057a2be749332e6ac11c7d4e4c97b65798b4
SHA-256:
032ae5427e12f7edaeccada6b5b0e9e24c652f41fdf11304bab5b892db94e119
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: BIOS_VF60V_EFI_1.5.3.efi
File Size: 15.5 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:
6a7b1ea92c1d68aa22a2dfe9d71a70b2
SHA1:
bee70425c3674bb3bcfcd108db73e6d79c4a32d3
SHA-256:
cdc0f57f9415b85205e029f69cc6d10058c355241b36017712ba4e73c3cf0446
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R6515_R7515_BIOS.1.5.3_RN.pdf
File Size: 172.41 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:
528754d78b7744c21c09f4279cd5e4fb
SHA1:
b6cc9bda97beccd1c7f1b328e55a4065abb04fe9
SHA-256:
6360bcc08a857cce0d51d10df503d3775f30c15eed25e7a5165cbbd151a2b8c4
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_VF60V_LN_1.5.3.BIN
File Size: 24.9 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:
d37423e539cfc07f23460192f4551740
SHA1:
3423d6461b8c56630489851219d3443a620f46d3
SHA-256:
c21752b2c1411581478c2a99a2db5912263174f7633f4904116a8d08b22df9a5
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
For "Early Video" feature support, you must update the CPLD to version 1.0.3 and the BIOS to version 1.2.14 or later.
Before updating the BIOS, ensure the CLPD is updated to version 1.0.3. Check the CPLD version in "System Information" in the BIOS setup menu.
Before updating the BIOS, ensure the CLPD is updated to version 1.0.3. Check the CPLD version in "System Information" in the BIOS setup menu.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
PowerEdge R7515/R6515 BIOS
Installation instructions
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 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 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 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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