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 2.19.0
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 package contains the Dell system BIOS update. BIOS is a firmware package that is embedded on a small memory chip on the system board. It controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, and other devices.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Addressed an issue where CPPC BIOS Setup option wrongly shown in iDRAC Web GUI.
- Fixed an issue where _CPC object is not present in SBIOS when CPU Power Management option is set to OS DBPM.
Enhancements:
- AMD Generic Encapsulated Software Architecture (AGESA) Interface Specification Family 19h Models 00h-0Fh is upgraded to 1.0.0.G.
- Added a new option "Enables AMD IC Config Disable IT Bypass" in the Processor page of BIOS setup.
- This product release contains security update DSA-2025-181. Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Read More- Addressed an issue where CPPC BIOS Setup option wrongly shown in iDRAC Web GUI.
- Fixed an issue where _CPC object is not present in SBIOS when CPU Power Management option is set to OS DBPM.
Enhancements:
- AMD Generic Encapsulated Software Architecture (AGESA) Interface Specification Family 19h Models 00h-0Fh is upgraded to 1.0.0.G.
- Added a new option "Enables AMD IC Config Disable IT Bypass" in the Processor page of BIOS setup.
- This product release contains security update DSA-2025-181. Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
Version
2.19.0, 2.19.0
Release date
10 Jun 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_NTCJ8_WN64_2.19.0.EXE
File Size: 37.49 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:
379ba788e765fd54f3f46c92e8aacbd3
SHA1:
67ec8f5014e9f07f384b9c59bcfa8cc1cb37f768
SHA-256:
e5998cdb75d22d45423d7ab4963589e516b7092780f9c00e909a37d426a43fc5
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_NTCJ8_LN64_2.19.0.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:
2a683eac35c4fcbc0aed427010ed029c
SHA1:
83c6b793672ca0fa4450a597d3e14e228a8f1c44
SHA-256:
9cc749a3476b21b668cd746133fba5f39f59a9b624869c964f95f662e1f44039
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: 15GWAVE1-021900.efi
File Size: 15.59 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:
af8940a8ca0e7d4b5021eaa4d4814cc2
SHA1:
33bd9c084ce3d1cb8978e976c60f3484cb092e88
SHA-256:
5f84006555820fb839b831399f609c5772f82e99b214400a1ffaf577789222f1
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R6525R7525_BIOS.2.19.0_RN.pdf
File Size: 259.93 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:
338617e9f4c88b74ab8e33109918030c
SHA1:
6beb6d400e4064c0710cdb7a3730aa3fe9b6415e
SHA-256:
69447685d2b8c79008ed34e30bdc2d89fd29ee6f8d9dd33fcc212bc416b6ef11
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_NTCJ8_LN64_2.19.0.BIN
File Size: 25.95 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:
bc2df23ca2520b8cafb786ee3cbcd920
SHA1:
20ba4b96a1e94d2752015728fcd33031140312eb
SHA-256:
b11eeb3f6c6bd696f90751e373a288a9bf8cc9350779874fbe5b4a717efc0354
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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