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 Server PowerEdge BIOS R6525/R7525 Version 2.18.1
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.For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and New and enhanced feature sections. If there's any security fix included in this BIOS, we'll address it in the BIOS external release note.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Fix an issue of System and Setup password marked as 'not valid' when specific special characters are used.
Enhancements:
- "AMD Generic Encapsulated Software Architecture (AGESA) Interface Specification Family 17h Models 30h-3Fh is upgraded to
1.0.0.L"
- "AMD Generic Encapsulated Software Architecture (AGESA) Interface Specification Family 19h Models 00h-0Fh is upgraded to
1.0.0.F"
- Update the Integrated Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) HII settings engine to version 5.00.00.19.
- Added new UEFI messages for different Driver Health Status. UEFI0457 for "Configuration required", UEFI0458 for "Repair required", UEFI0459 for "Failed", UEFI0460 for "Reconnect required" and UEFI0461 for "Reboot required". Please update to iDRAC FW 7.20.10.50 or later for this support.
- Memory messaging improvement with MEM6104. Please update to iDRAC FW 7.20.10.50 or later for this support.
- Shows UEFI0447 informational message for invalid system date and time. Please update to iDRAC FW 7.20.10.50 or later for this support.
- Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Read More- Fix an issue of System and Setup password marked as 'not valid' when specific special characters are used.
Enhancements:
- "AMD Generic Encapsulated Software Architecture (AGESA) Interface Specification Family 17h Models 30h-3Fh is upgraded to
1.0.0.L"
- "AMD Generic Encapsulated Software Architecture (AGESA) Interface Specification Family 19h Models 00h-0Fh is upgraded to
1.0.0.F"
- Update the Integrated Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) HII settings engine to version 5.00.00.19.
- Added new UEFI messages for different Driver Health Status. UEFI0457 for "Configuration required", UEFI0458 for "Repair required", UEFI0459 for "Failed", UEFI0460 for "Reconnect required" and UEFI0461 for "Reboot required". Please update to iDRAC FW 7.20.10.50 or later for this support.
- Memory messaging improvement with MEM6104. Please update to iDRAC FW 7.20.10.50 or later for this support.
- Shows UEFI0447 informational message for invalid system date and time. Please update to iDRAC FW 7.20.10.50 or later for this support.
- Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Version
2.18.1, 2.18.1
Release date
17 Feb 2025
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
UrgentDell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_3R62V_WN64_2.18.1.EXE
File Size: 37.56 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:
f57db29cce6005e94d0adbd19485f89f
SHA1:
96c785c1acdb299abacdb95a9e376918cbec15d6
SHA-256:
ba8c53e1bfe60c12e0d8ab49104b27f9ba35b072ebe241aeb4f9e3970a736ba2
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_3R62V_LN64_2.18.1.BIN.sign
File Size: 842 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:
0f59f01d8cdb55233e855c609482410c
SHA1:
34707bd203e5cfe7b8f6b9fc6e340c6de963bc7f
SHA-256:
1c2bfc1dfd332c79a8cbd20b249b895c29e898499419e135eb3b938e4859932d
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: 15GWAVE1-021801.efi
File Size: 15.58 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:
7bef90267042b571a0349b1dd99fd689
SHA1:
b5032945deb0978ab23a5901265794a1faae0284
SHA-256:
5e1550b54c568263667aac76deeba407af253671cb58cf763f6858c615ae88ae
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R6525R7525_BIOS.2.18.1_RN.pdf
File Size: 190.44 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:
6b339396966966532ac7854c2975ed3c
SHA1:
20e2794110c887b5229bb26080155c106f0ab48d
SHA-256:
8b6d75e04c9a15bace424e8ac6c8daca357c6e41f39171a17f64972f1188ae00
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_3R62V_LN64_2.18.1.BIN
File Size: 25.11 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:
62a7cd92d07b4d20d4ac6301e5667275
SHA1:
0e9b83ea217ee2e03ea2a1d929493dfe30f14dd7
SHA-256:
2233fb7d1e90bdc3e7b7c5c64d7bd274008bf90bfce5b6f4aabf5353dfd83aca
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
- There is change in the embedded or integrated network device name of the server after updating the BIOS from version 2.0.3 to 2.1.6 or later in servers using the AMD EPYC 7003 processors in a Linux environment. After updating the BIOS version, Dell recommends you to reenable the server network device and keep the IP address as-is.
- The system BIOS supports CPLD firmware 1.1.15 update starting from BIOS version 2.7.3 and later release. Before upgrading the CPLD firmware version to 1.1.5, ensure that the iDRAC version is upgraded to 5.10.30.0 or later. The BIOS version 2.7.3 or later support upgrade to CPLD 1.1.15. However, before upgrading the CPLD version, ensure that the iDRAC version is 5.10.30.00 and later.
- The system BIOS supports CPLD firmware 1.1.15 update starting from BIOS version 2.7.3 and later release. Before upgrading the CPLD firmware version to 1.1.5, ensure that the iDRAC version is upgraded to 5.10.30.0 or later. The BIOS version 2.7.3 or later support upgrade to CPLD 1.1.15. However, before upgrading the CPLD version, ensure that the iDRAC version is 5.10.30.00 and later.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
PowerEdge BIOS
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions for DRMK
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
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Update the name of the file to DOS recognizable format (8.3). If you do not update the filename to 8.3 format, the filename will be truncated to 8.3 format.
3. Copy the file to the bootable device.
4. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
5. Run the executable under DOS. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
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Dell 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 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 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 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 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" 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
NOTE: You must provide a DOS bootable media, such as a USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file.
2. Update the name of the file to DOS recognizable format (8.3). If you do not update the filename to 8.3 format, the filename will be truncated to 8.3 format.
3. Copy the file to the bootable device.
4. Boot the system to DOS by using the bootable device.
5. Run the executable under DOS. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
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Dell 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 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 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 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 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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