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 R7425 Version 1.11.4
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 the S140 firmware version. Addressed memory information problem in iDRAC Web. Fixed an issue about memory information in iDRAC GUI. Fixed a Setup Browser UI issue. For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced features sections. Please also upgrade to PowerEdge CPLD R7425 Version 1.0.11 or later after this BIOS update.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Fixed the issue where the DRAM size is not displayed correctly on the iDRAC GUI.
- The NMI feature is disabled to prevent the server from stopping to respond while updating the CPLD firmware version.
- At times, the iDRAC virtual console stops responding (when used by a keyboard) when the boot mode is set to BIOS.
- Added support for the new 24x Non-Volatile Memory express (NVMe) backplane.
- Fixed the GUI issue (in the Setup menu) where NUMA Distance Enumeration feature is incorrectly grayed out.
Enhancements
- Upgraded the software RAID version to 5.5.1.
- Added the ACPI Dynamic _PXM support for all the memory interleaving modes
Read More- Fixed the issue where the DRAM size is not displayed correctly on the iDRAC GUI.
- The NMI feature is disabled to prevent the server from stopping to respond while updating the CPLD firmware version.
- At times, the iDRAC virtual console stops responding (when used by a keyboard) when the boot mode is set to BIOS.
- Added support for the new 24x Non-Volatile Memory express (NVMe) backplane.
- Fixed the GUI issue (in the Setup menu) where NUMA Distance Enumeration feature is incorrectly grayed out.
Enhancements
- Upgraded the software RAID version to 5.5.1.
- Added the ACPI Dynamic _PXM support for all the memory interleaving modes
Version
1.11.4, 1.11.4
Release date
10 Dec 2019
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_VG124_WN64_1.11.4.EXE
File Size: 23.31 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:
c03bf5bc713338d303c5c4d1c065e6b4
SHA1:
ad9659b0064ae4cc30960e3fb687c18276b3b081
SHA-256:
0fdd991ceae2f9a3052f15a8fb42e393e8d84044101c8599c214396086a86769
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_VG124_LN_1.11.4.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:
d0166c72181082e53992502f288681b6
SHA1:
921511482f2f94fb60ecd48bc86d626f92c11a55
SHA-256:
3a7cedc1a943cfc421cf65a03af0ba68351a3fbac91d02e406021029cdf0847f
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R7425-011104.efi
File Size: 15.23 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:
e20907afb711e8614599aff48716a77d
SHA1:
5b2338a9dd824c91e24c381fea695f7e3b139eba
SHA-256:
296fe935e0000e376e52444e4e8c0a21cb1b6f213398314c02c3509a7b2054e9
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R7425_BIOS_1.11.4_RN.pdf
File Size: 357.05 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:
00ad6d6d0f8055cfb1eb2e07a59db19e
SHA1:
d6953d9ba5b2ce7cd8b492d74c5e4f71dab5ea4a
SHA-256:
bb4928f9aa771e72e778362617c785f70470b4ef1d5f5fb85b1ba2cbfb6321c8
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_VG124_LN_1.11.4.BIN
File Size: 24.65 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:
3558ccbd2075a5a30319b0a042fbd6ef
SHA1:
0e324d4e67bc3540b6abed8ae20a5515f915f20e
SHA-256:
dbc9e55ed3612a6c976ecde1fd715c73c33ee987b621cc24d94c1b1d8b208388
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
This release provides continued code optimization to improve stability and performance.
Applies to
PowerEdge R7425 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 EMCpublic 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 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 EMCpublic 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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