Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525 BIOS and UEFI Reference Guide
Summary
Provides comprehensive technical guidance for managing Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525 servers. This reference guide details critical pre-operating system functions, empowering administrators with deep control over the hardware lifecycle. Coverage includes configuring BIOS settings, utilizing the iDRAC utility, leveraging the Dell Lifecycle Controller (LCC), and mastering advanced boot options (PXE). Essential for IT professionals needing to setup, diagnose, or manage server firmware and core system components without booting an OS.
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Dell EMC Power Edge R7525 BIOS and UEFI Reference Guide
Part Number: E68S Regulatory Type: E68S001 December 2021 Rev. A06
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Dell EMC Power Edge R7525 BIOS and UEFI Reference Guide Part Number: E68S Regulatory Type: E68S001 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 disabled right before the operating system boots. This option is set to Enabled by default. NOTE: When there are multiple add-in gra...
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Serial Communication To view the Serial Communication screen, power on the system, press F2, and click System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS > Serial Communication. Table 18. Serial Communication...
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Table 19. System Profile Settings details (continued) Option Description CPU Power Management Sets the CPU power management. This option is set to OS DBPM by default. Other option includes Maximum Per...
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Table 21. System Security details Option Description AMD Dynamic Root of Trust Enable/Disable AMD Dynamic Root of Trust Measurement (DRTM) Measurement (DRTM) To enable AMD DRTM, below configurations m...
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Table 21. System Security details (continued) Option Description Secure Boot Policy Summary Specifies the list of certificates and hashes that secure boot uses to authenticate images. Secure Boot Cust...
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Deleting or changing system and setup password Prerequisites NOTE: You cannot delete or change an existing system or setup password if the Password Status is set to Locked. Steps 1. To enter System Se...
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Table 23. Redundant OS Control details (continued) Option Description When set to Visible, the backup disk is visible to the boot list and OS. When set to Hidden, the backup disk is disabled and is no...
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Dell Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities including system deployment, configuration, update, maintenance, and diagnosis. LC i...
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 21 |
| File Size | 188.57 KB |
| Published | June 23, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the System Setup menus?
You can use three interfaces: Graphical User interface (iDRAC Dashboard), by going to iDRAC Dashboard > Configuration > BIOS Settings, or by powering on and pressing F2 followed by 'System Setup Main Menu'.
What is the difference between configuring NVMe drives in a RAID array versus not using one?
To configure NVMe drives for a RAID array, you must set both NVMe Settings and the Embedded SATA field (on SATA Settings) to RAIDA mode. Otherwise, set it to Non-RAID.
Which key do I press to access the Boot Manager option?
Power on the system and press F11 to enter the Boot Manager.
How can I remotely boot and configure networked systems using PXE?
To access PXE boot, boot the system, then press F12 during POST (Power-On Self Test).