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Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.
Dell EMC Server PowerEdge BIOS R7425 Version 1.9.2
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.Added support to control the NVMe drive LCD by using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. Added the CCX As NUMA Domains option on the System BIOS Settings: Processor Settings page. Fixed issues related to Windows Boot Loader and P-state. For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the New and enhanced features and Fixes issues sections.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Memory capacity of DIMMs are incorrectly reported and displayed on the iDRAC Graphical User Interface (GUI).
- Fixed a Windows Boot Loader issue by using a BIOS--based workaround.
- Correct error logs are not reported when a PCIe training error occurs.
- A P-state issue is observed in the VMware ESXi environment.
Enhancements
- Added support to control the NVMe drive LCD by using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification.For more information about ACPI, visit http://www.acpi.info/spec.htm.
- Added the CCX As NUMA Domains option on the System BIOS Settings: Processor Settings page to create NUMA domains based on Core Complexes (CCXs).
Read More- Memory capacity of DIMMs are incorrectly reported and displayed on the iDRAC Graphical User Interface (GUI).
- Fixed a Windows Boot Loader issue by using a BIOS--based workaround.
- Correct error logs are not reported when a PCIe training error occurs.
- A P-state issue is observed in the VMware ESXi environment.
Enhancements
- Added support to control the NVMe drive LCD by using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification.For more information about ACPI, visit http://www.acpi.info/spec.htm.
- Added the CCX As NUMA Domains option on the System BIOS Settings: Processor Settings page to create NUMA domains based on Core Complexes (CCXs).
Version
1.9.2, 1.9.2
Release date
25 Jun 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_KFN70_WN64_1.9.2.EXE
File Size: 23.93 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:
e24afeb72d50b914b838c68ec324a0d7
SHA1:
a5269afb80fe226fc5569c989fd62a70a51d8296
SHA-256:
5a8e5bb6ccaccf6685021e82bd23b9d7dbe373211e2a2514bfc4223ea1fd7752
File Format: Ext-Tech-Docs
File Name: R7425_BIOS_1.9.2_RN.PDF
File Size: 330.65 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
2ec8dbf0d8d4e80a5968642654d43156
SHA1:
46779788f1ed78ac0ce779cf5832df29318e11d8
SHA-256:
ab5dbb9051a7a4b98800e430484ea9ef441045ee9cbf905845cdb9b19625a00d
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_KFN70_LN_1.9.2.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:
94cef70dcf92fe7a4a20a59e6d15b69c
SHA1:
9c2c3c9c977983e9ad715ce5e23c37b1d3c17103
SHA-256:
3803cf2233eaa122480b7252ff6f2407051b65811330c9635389626dc8045c92
File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R7425-010902.efi
File Size: 15.33 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:
93dfb59cc7a2e1ba0c78e61bc32342b7
SHA1:
c89dfbcb394aa61614a0e72f689ad8e80ab52537
SHA-256:
8365ef3a5555e9f9f9c37827923c430cc32063edbb103d11eb422562ba0a1b9d
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_KFN70_LN_1.9.2.BIN
File Size: 24.21 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:
2c174d5f656ca255db79e3d922515118
SHA1:
53aaecb7de5e0e095d2e28bab0f8a9cd0ee46f19
SHA-256:
d5d4c5d3b091545a2c111c5c321a762abe320bf75a147bbb277eaf2f0ab7e204
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
This release provides continued code optimization to improve stability and performance.
Applies to
PowerEdge R7425 BIOS
Installation instructions
Dell 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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