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 1.8.3

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 Enhancements 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_VM9W8_LN64_1.8.3.BIN | 17.71 MB
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File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: BIOS_VM9W8_LN64_1.8.3.BIN
File Size: 17.71 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
08174423e34430fecb7e80f958ae0757
SHA1:
92344591fffe10e7cd357707a40de181c7488667
SHA-256:
62b4aa22dea9f5c7519f362715c2197c8f932c159a18e4ae613d39835c6d8ac1

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Some valid iSCSI IQN's were treated as invalid ones when input from iDRAC Web GUI. Fixed by its expanding regular
expression compatibility.
- Fix ImportSCP job not showing proper value in ViewConfigResult.
- Fix "There is not enough memory under 4GB to complete the operation" when entering F2 BIOS setup or F10 Boot Manager.
- Some iSCSI target cannot be set via racadm. Fixed by expanding its regular expression compatibility.
Enhancements:
- AMD Generic Encapsulated Software Architecture (AGESA) Interface Specification Family 19h Models 10h-1Fh is upgraded to 1.0.0.C NDA.
- The S160 firmware is updated to version 7.3.0-0000.
- Add 'ISCSI F1/F2 Prompt on Error' option. When set to 'Disabled', UEFI iSCSI boot from SAN can failover to secondary
connection automatically without stopping at F1/F2 prompt.
- In the event of a fatal machine check, OS will now log a WHEA Record for fatal machine check.
- Enhance DPU Boot Synchronization progress bar by indicating it would take a few minutes and shows progress
percentages.
- Any security fix information will be accessible on the Dell Security Advisories and Notices website.
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Version

1.8.3, 1.8.3

Release date

25 Jun 2024

Download Type

System BIOS

Category

BIOS

Importance

Recommended
Dell 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.
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File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: BIOS_VM9W8_LN64_1.8.3.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:
83dec0a64f5fa8707157998ade7ad57f
SHA1:
1c1db0a4a075e91491ab21ade9ca7feabf973bc4
SHA-256:
10451e2fa5868217d3cd649435dbaa78cefb06a5ee29e4373002b21ea762c63d

File Format: A self-extracting file for use in 64-bit machines
File Name: R6625R7625-010803.efi
File Size: 10.23 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:
dc95984bfb45a10a017a78a7bff43b5e
SHA1:
97d981f7bffb906b4c349e6c107203276c3f4f36
SHA-256:
22361299afd7a07d89a7baf910d6ff7bef35dff29e8e29792cc18a912686906d

File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: R6625R7625_BIOS.1.8.3_RN.pdf
File Size: 161.63 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:
591db94c6bd63b3875157f026464b6e2
SHA1:
4448dd9a409889012b3ecc657259436258042e2b
SHA-256:
e234fe5b7ea2de50cff4665b57c93503a896bbfbde032da3da065e87b180034e

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: BIOS_VM9W8_WN64_1.8.3.EXE
File Size: 21.02 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:
ddfeb1e58d997417fe7e41dd362554cc
SHA1:
e195aaff88ed5646a040b96d9f4f3ae1227bce7e
SHA-256:
2cb74c6d630dd4c2924216d921880e19f4f19b06f55e5f076b64d26b3fd8f50a

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Additional details

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To meet the PCIe LTSSM detect state within 100ms, update the CPLD 1.3.3 and BIOS 1.4.6 simultaneously
1.15.316 Dec 2025
1.14.114 Oct 2025
1.13.112 Aug 2025
1.12.424 Jun 2025
1.11.203 Feb 2025
1.10.618 Dec 2024
1.9.515 Oct 2024
1.7.213 Feb 2024
1.6.1009 Jan 2024
1.6.805 Dec 2023
1.5.815 Sep 2023
1.4.609 Aug 2023
1.3.1123 May 2023
1.2.312 Apr 2023
INFO,BIOS,LCK,FW,1.8.3
R6625/R7625
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

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