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 R6515/R7515 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
10 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_XRCDW_WN64_2.18.1.EXE
File Size: 45.71 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:
b9062a07fbcb4b9ca5e2943ea6d95844
SHA1:
c786af9918b267d7585e43ef2689eb340a434fc6
SHA-256:
392ac7d7bb69b94647af46a253b6985c051ad8a75e1c01e526f90a455a6f7342
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_XRCDW_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:
4fdfead7f820b58b192a0970b459d784
SHA1:
88ae9976a709f8c82d51e26efce4c453f15e916e
SHA-256:
865ba53946957e7fc60b83a096be8a9437e01e3868d3d0ca4c1a35a70c2158d8
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: 15GWAVE1-021801.efi
File Size: 23.71 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:
51f921be4a74a9c152a63ec432c7782e
SHA1:
e04261a540b85627271e5334781e315edf10bf17
SHA-256:
879a3a5b99b5452d24dc1c31ddf3ff761251cf9dcb93ee63d6c5c253f15e1a80
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R6515_R7515_BIOS.2.18.1_RN.pdf
File Size: 181.88 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:
e2db3d8c7a0eaee51ff8670fc3b4b2c0
SHA1:
4a8c560ff5cdb919e74cab1ce35e8430622117c5
SHA-256:
b76f82faaccac3bbb065a35324bbc3eea77ca3d5f51d17d56868ebf1e91b979d
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_XRCDW_LN64_2.18.1.BIN
File Size: 33.26 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:
0da5a1bca073bc05f97279e399a28c38
SHA1:
614ee55a3341a2c03ec92b771f30c6698a9800bb
SHA-256:
d316a8587ea4f0495ca88dd73c628286e98080706878609fdb668e44d97d56f7
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
- Due to a sighting, Dell has demoted BIOS 2.16.0 for PowerEdge R6515, R7515.
- On servers that use the AMD EPYC 7003 processors in Linux environment, the embedded or integrated network device name of the server is changed after updating the BIOS version from 2.0.3 to 2.1.5 or later. After updating the BIOS version, Dell recommends you to reenable the server network device and keep the IP address as-is.
- On servers that use the AMD EPYC 7003 processors in Linux environment, the embedded or integrated network device name of the server is changed after updating the BIOS version from 2.0.3 to 2.1.5 or later. After updating the BIOS version, Dell recommends you to reenable the server network device and keep the IP address as-is.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
PowerEdge R7515/R6515 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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