Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R6515/R7515 Version 1.1.6

Restart required

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.

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Driver Id : D2PFN

Importance : Recommended

Version : 1.1.6, 1.1.6 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 11 Dec 2019

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

This release provides continued code optimization to improve stability & performance. This release contains BIOS firmware version 1.1.6 for Dell EMC Server PowerEdge R6515/R7515

Download Files

File Format: Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.

File Name: BIOS_D2PFN_WN64_1.1.6.EXE

File size: 25.19 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: e1a0f3ad72b6c4c680b1fcd9e8f82957

SHA1: b0c92577b57f62e037a6899b363e803937a6f1c1

SHA-256: 5ac5c1f87e2a97e9141a064f56b040f455be0cb758b67678a1521c5e510bc8e2

Download .EXE

File Format: 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.

File Name: BIOS_D2PFN_LN_1.1.6.BIN.sign

File size: 226 Bytes

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: dd8d2290ab8f6f61201e5055e25aef11

SHA1: 7723f8e52a724689d95ef7112aa5cee71f9f92f3

SHA-256: feba92e6a557b5260786d10cc9c77ff208c58ba002143ea0a45f067662235c16

Download .SIGN

File Format: 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.

File Name: BIOS_D2PFN_EFI_1.1.6.efi

File size: 17.13 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: c7236b9ca117be9bd964de4f8e95c591

SHA1: 8ab706d328291a036a6ab22c0296ea4ed2089569

SHA-256: b99ba8dbb4b557dc7bfb6740e86259cd5a43ed2247e824c88345ee27f85478cb

Download .EFI

File Format: 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.

File Name: R6515R7515_BIOS.1.1.6_RN.pdf

File size: 118.24 KB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 09683d24481d9c46af3d2e2e9255ae33

SHA1: 3c0d843787061dc55c8b44b55628723ef5029319

SHA-256: e8532981d7610192254717bd16132108b2527620a4ca9d4a08c8fa1c9fc643f1

Download .PDF

File Format: Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as stand-alone applications that ensure that specific validation criteria are met, then apply an update.<br /><b>Note:</b> Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.

File Name: BIOS_D2PFN_LN_1.1.6.BIN

File size: 26.53 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 223d1b9ebeadec1d536de77099d7ef73

SHA1: 501d72c0915f87f281114dd358db493a203100d2

SHA-256: 6a6fad9bccbbf83a0f43205dd65f348e6f28023b45dbd15eaac766f2139d809b

Download .BIN

Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
-Virtual Console stops and does not respond to any key input in BIOS mode while iDRAC reset during F1/F2/F10/F11 prompt screen.
-A Critical Saving Changes error message pops up when x2APIC Mode item is enabled and if Virtualization Technology is disabled in Setup.
-Resolved an issue where a large capacity Initial RAM disk (initrd) could not be successfully allocated.

Enhancements
-Upgraded the AMD AGESA firmware version to 1.0.0.4 RC2.
-Improved the user input in Pcie Preferred IO Device item in Setup.

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 EMC public 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.

Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R6515/R7515 Version 1.1.6

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Fixes & Enhancements

Important Information

Compatible Systems

Supported Operating Systems

Installation instructions

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