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Nov 27, 2025 - 08:10 AM
To access and configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings of the Dell EMC PowerEdge R6525 system without booting into the operating system, follow these steps:
1. **Access Pre-Operating System Applications:**
- You can access the pre-operating system applications using System Setup, Dell Lifecycle Controller, Boot Manager, or Preboot Execution Environment (PXE).
2. **Using System Setup:**
- Power on the system and press F2 to access the System Setup Main Menu.
- From the System Setup Main Menu, select the option you want to configure such as System BIOS, iDRAC Settings, or Device Settings.
- Configure the settings for the selected option.
- Save and exit the System Setup menu.
3. **Using Dell Lifecycle Controller, Boot Manager, or PXE:**
- Follow the respective steps for each option to access and configure the settings.
4. **Common Settings to Configure:**
- System BIOS: Configure system information, memory settings, processor settings, SATA settings, NVMe settings, boot settings, network settings, integrated devices, and more.
- iDRAC Settings: Configure iDRAC parameters using the UEFI interface.
- Device Settings: Configure device settings for storage controllers or network cards.
5. **Saving Settings:**
- Ensure to save any changes made in the System Setup menu before exiting.
By following these steps, you can easily manage the basic settings and features of the Dell EMC PowerEdge R6525 system without booting into the operating system. For detailed instructions and specific settings, refer to the Dell R6525 PowerEdge Rack Server User Guide.
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