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 R6/7625 BIOS Version 1.6.8
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 features 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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BIOS_D1KVC_LN64_1.6.8.BIN | 17.45 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
File Format:
Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name:
BIOS_D1KVC_LN64_1.6.8.BIN
File Size:
17.45 MB
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:
be52f5595292af5d501fe931e1613fcb
SHA1:
dbdc5f3214dec01658597b9b52580d1d0bf39db2
SHA-256:
4471638633d0a95e0a929b8fa0212a2a5f1b40a1ac2b1ced17a86ffadc391a43
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Corrected Slot Type field in PCIe Slot Details in iDRAC web Graphical User Interface (GUI).
- Fix incorrect PCIe capabilities shown in OS and iDRAC GUI.
Enhancements:
- Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
- Added the password customization feature. It enables users with the ability to enforce additional requirements for new system and setup passwords as a mean of improving security for accessing the BIOS setup.
Two new BIOS Setup items were introduced under System Security sub-menu:
Strong Password Status
Options: Enabled | Disabled
Default: Disabled (so there is no effect on existing users)
Strong Password Minimum Length
Options: 8 to 32 characters
Default: 8 characters
- Supported new TPM 2.0 module.
- Updated the followings:
AMD Generic Encapsulated Software Architecture (AGESA) Interface Specification Family 19h Models 10h-1Fh is upgraded to 1.0.0.A.
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) HII settings engine to version 5.00.00.17
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- Corrected Slot Type field in PCIe Slot Details in iDRAC web Graphical User Interface (GUI).
- Fix incorrect PCIe capabilities shown in OS and iDRAC GUI.
Enhancements:
- Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
- Added the password customization feature. It enables users with the ability to enforce additional requirements for new system and setup passwords as a mean of improving security for accessing the BIOS setup.
Two new BIOS Setup items were introduced under System Security sub-menu:
Strong Password Status
Options: Enabled | Disabled
Default: Disabled (so there is no effect on existing users)
Strong Password Minimum Length
Options: 8 to 32 characters
Default: 8 characters
- Supported new TPM 2.0 module.
- Updated the followings:
AMD Generic Encapsulated Software Architecture (AGESA) Interface Specification Family 19h Models 10h-1Fh is upgraded to 1.0.0.A.
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) HII settings engine to version 5.00.00.17
Version
1.6.8, 1.6.8
Release date
05 Dec 2023
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:
A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name:
BIOS_D1KVC_LN64_1.6.8.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:
1ce71dabce0a612ad1d8d8bfbe498176
SHA1:
df589e96afd963b4c1e00a4549c9f63e70541bdc
SHA-256:
e18b15ec3a4b823aeb9b9f31c012fa9c1657a04469f0f589068243e11777c6b0
File Format:
A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name:
R6625R7625-010608.efi
File Size:
9.99 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:
58467dbf9fa3211e6f0e02eb9b4824ff
SHA1:
c25a4c8748bf5215776713a6e610240dd0409399
SHA-256:
45364211357d9216d97931ba3a55e61eb4670c266231cbc0162df4cabd34354c
File Format:
An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name:
R6625R7625_BIOS.1.6.8_RN_v2.pdf
File Size:
158.76 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:
037a61f53b0e91ed5b7eddf765315238
SHA1:
0eb201f83108392bc6b7f28bf9e7f613565b9674
SHA-256:
9f2e4d61b65b42bc555d028972a81fe1b89f31d0325547e5446f703cda142e64
File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
BIOS_D1KVC_WN64_1.6.8.EXE
File Size:
20.77 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:
0403c8d78537819b72441915f2ee399f
SHA1:
e3ee76ea6ced9f843eef37122c90bc7d60ff5a50
SHA-256:
920f85c2081de58fedf87811fda42e985b01621e49c874bd57998942cc016e6e
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
To meet the PCIe LTSSM detect state within 100ms, update the CPLD 1.3.3 and BIOS 1.4.6 simultaneously.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
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Applies to
INFO,BIOS,LCK,FW,1.6.8
R6625/R7625
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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