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 EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R6515/R7515 Version 1.1.6
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 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
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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.
Read More-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.
Version
1.1.6, 1.1.6
Release date
11 Dec 2019
Download Type
System BIOS
Category
BIOS
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_D2PFN_WN64_1.1.6.EXE
File Size: 25.19 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:
e1a0f3ad72b6c4c680b1fcd9e8f82957
SHA1:
b0c92577b57f62e037a6899b363e803937a6f1c1
SHA-256:
5ac5c1f87e2a97e9141a064f56b040f455be0cb758b67678a1521c5e510bc8e2
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_D2PFN_LN_1.1.6.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:
dd8d2290ab8f6f61201e5055e25aef11
SHA1:
7723f8e52a724689d95ef7112aa5cee71f9f92f3
SHA-256:
feba92e6a557b5260786d10cc9c77ff208c58ba002143ea0a45f067662235c16
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: BIOS_D2PFN_EFI_1.1.6.efi
File Size: 17.13 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:
c7236b9ca117be9bd964de4f8e95c591
SHA1:
8ab706d328291a036a6ab22c0296ea4ed2089569
SHA-256:
b99ba8dbb4b557dc7bfb6740e86259cd5a43ed2247e824c88345ee27f85478cb
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R6515R7515_BIOS.1.1.6_RN.pdf
File Size: 118.24 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:
09683d24481d9c46af3d2e2e9255ae33
SHA1:
3c0d843787061dc55c8b44b55628723ef5029319
SHA-256:
e8532981d7610192254717bd16132108b2527620a4ca9d4a08c8fa1c9fc643f1
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_D2PFN_LN_1.1.6.BIN
File Size: 26.53 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:
223d1b9ebeadec1d536de77099d7ef73
SHA1:
501d72c0915f87f281114dd358db493a203100d2
SHA-256:
6a6fad9bccbbf83a0f43205dd65f348e6f28023b45dbd15eaac766f2139d809b
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
PowerEdge R7515/R6515 BIOS
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.
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.
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