Dell EMC C6525 BIOS and UEFI Reference Guide
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This is the Dell EMC C6525 BIOS and UEFI Reference Guide (Regulatory Model E63S, December 2021, Rev. A06). The guide documents pre-operating system management applications including System Setup, System BIOS configuration, iDRAC Settings utility, Device Settings, Dell Lifecycle Controller, Embedded system management, Boot Manager, and one-time boot menu options. It covers BIOS/UEFI settings, boot configuration, security options, power management, and system management features specific to the PowerEdge C6525 server node. Target users are system administrators, deployment engineers, and technical support managing PowerEdge C6525 infrastructure.
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Dell EMC C6525 BIOS and UEFI Reference Guide
Regulatory Model: E63S Series Regulatory Type: E63S001 December 2021 Rev. A06
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Dell EMC C6525 BIOS and UEFI Reference Guide Regulatory Model: E63S Series Regulatory Type: E63S001 December 2021 Rev. A06
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents Chapter 1: Pre-operating system management applications...........................................................4 System Setup..................................................................
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Pre-operating system management applications You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system by using the system firmware. Options to manage the pre-oper...
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System BIOS To view the System BIOS screen, power on the system, press F2, and click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS. Table 2. System BIOS details Option Description System Information Provide...
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Table 3. System Information details (continued) Option Description System CPLD Version Specifies the current version of the system complex programmable logic device (CPLD) firmware. UEFI Compliance Ve...
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Table 5. Processor Settings details Option Description Logical Processor Each processor core supports up to two logical processors. If this option is set to Enabled, the BIOS displays all the logical ...
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Table 5. Processor Settings details (continued) Option Description If the OS supports SME, do not enable this field. If the hypervisor supports SEV, do not enable this field. Enabling TSME affects the...
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Table 6. Processor n details Option Description Family-Model-Stepping Specifies the family, model, and stepping of the processor as defined by AMD. Brand Specifies the brand name. Level 2 Cache Specif...
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Table 9. NVMe Settings details Option Description NVMe Mode This option sets the NVMe drive mode. If the system contains NVMe drives that you want to configure in a RAID array, you must set both this ...
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Table 10. Boot Settings details (continued) Option Description NOTE: This option controls the UEFI boot order. The first option in the list will be attempted first. Table 11. UEFI Boot Settings Option...
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NOTE: Network Settings are not supported in BIOS boot mode. Table 12. Network Settings details Option Description UEFI PXE Settings Enables you to control the configuration of the UEFI PXE device. PXE...
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Table 15. UEFI i SCSI Settings screen details Option Description i SCSI Initiator Name Specifies the name of the i SCSI initiator in IQN format. i SCSI Device1 Enables or disables the i SCSI device. W...
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Table 17. Integrated Devices details (continued) Option Description Current State of Embedded Video Displays the current state of the embedded video controller. The Current Controller State of Embedde...
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Table 18. Serial Communication details Option Description Serial Communication Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) in BIOS. BIOS console redirection can also be ...
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Table 19. System Profile Settings details (continued) Option Description Turbo Boost Enables or disables the processor to operate in the turbo boost mode. This option is set to Enabled by default. C S...
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Table 21. TPM 1.2 security information (continued) Option Description When TPM 1.2 is installed, the TPM Security option is set to Off, On with Pre-boot Measurements, or On without Pre-boot Measuremen...
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Table 23. System Security details (continued) Option Description Secure Boot Policy When Secure Boot policy is set to Standard, the BIOS uses the system manufacturer’s key and certificates to authenti...
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Table 25. System Security details (continued) Option Description Secure Boot Mode Configures how the BIOS uses the Secure Boot Policy Objects (PK, KEK, db, dbx). If the current mode is set to Deployed...
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NOTE: If the password jumper setting is disabled, the existing system password and setup password are deleted and you need not provide the system password to boot the system. Steps 1. To enter System ...
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7. Select Setup Password, change, or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab. NOTE: If you change the system password or setup password, a message prompts you to reenter the new pass...
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Table 29. Miscellaneous Settings details Option Description System Time Enables you to set the time on the system. System Date Enables you to set the date on the system. Asset Tag Specifies the asset ...
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Boot Manager The Boot Manager option enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities. To enter Boot Manager, power on the system and press F11. Table 30. Boot Manager details Option Descri...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 23 |
| File Size | 201.15 KB |
| Published | June 23, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access the System Setup menu?
Press F2 during POST to enter System Setup from the graphical interface or text browser.
How do I access the Boot Manager?
Press F11 during POST to access the Boot Manager and select boot options.
What is the PXE boot key?
Press F12 during POST to access the PXE boot option.
What can I configure in System Setup?
You can configure BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings for storage controllers and network cards.