Dell PowerEdge Deployment Guide
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PowerEdge Deployment Guide Table of Contents Introduction ...2 Unified Server Configurator (USC) Deployment ...2 Dell Systems Build and Update Utility (SBUU) ...3 Dell OpenManage™ Deployment Toolkit (DTK)...3 Manual Installation of Microsoft Operating Systems 4 Microsoft WDS (Legacy Images) / RIS ...4 WinPE ...4 Microsoft Automated Deployment Service (ADS) ...4 Page 1
PowerEdge Deployment Guide Table of Contents Introduction ...2 Unified Server Configurator (USC) Deployment ...2 Dell Systems Build and Update Utility (SBUU) ...3 Dell OpenManage™ Deployment Toolkit (DTK)...3 Manual Installation of Microsoft Operating Systems 4 Microsoft WDS (Legacy Images) / RIS ...4 WinPE ...4 Microsoft Automated Deployment Service (ADS) ...4 Page 1
Dell PowerEdge Deployment Guide
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... of the installation due to technology changes needed to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 will need to provide the mass storage drivers from www.support.dell.com. PowerEdge Deployment Guide Manual Installation of Microsoft Operating Systems This installation method involves booting to the operating system installation DVD to install the chipset, Broadcom NetXtreme II...
... of the installation due to technology changes needed to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 will need to provide the mass storage drivers from www.support.dell.com. PowerEdge Deployment Guide Manual Installation of Microsoft Operating Systems This installation method involves booting to the operating system installation DVD to install the chipset, Broadcom NetXtreme II...
Deploying UEFI-Aware Operating Systems on Dell PowerEdge Servers
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Table of Contents History ...2 What is UEFI?...2 What UEFI has to Offer...3 How is Dell's UEFI implemented? ...3 Differences between BIOS and UEFI Boot Modes 4 UEFI Boot Options ...4 Automatic and Manual Boot Options ...4 Booting to a Removable Media Device...5 UEFI Boot Manager ...5 Boot Options...5 UEFI Boot Settings ...5 System Utilities ...6 Deploying a UEFI‐Aware Operating System ...7 Deploying a UEFI Operating System ...7 Limitations ...8 Large Operating System Partitions ...8 Third Party Imaging Utilities ...8 Transferring Hard Disks ...8 UEFI Legacy Boot Controllers...8 Page 1
Table of Contents History ...2 What is UEFI?...2 What UEFI has to Offer...3 How is Dell's UEFI implemented? ...3 Differences between BIOS and UEFI Boot Modes 4 UEFI Boot Options ...4 Automatic and Manual Boot Options ...4 Booting to a Removable Media Device...5 UEFI Boot Manager ...5 Boot Options...5 UEFI Boot Settings ...5 System Utilities ...6 Deploying a UEFI‐Aware Operating System ...7 Deploying a UEFI Operating System ...7 Limitations ...8 Large Operating System Partitions ...8 Third Party Imaging Utilities ...8 Transferring Hard Disks ...8 UEFI Legacy Boot Controllers...8 Page 1
Deploying UEFI-Aware Operating Systems on Dell PowerEdge Servers
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...created by the user via BIOS Setup Utility Not needed Default Boot Order Traditional Dell BIOS default boot order None Boot Options Legacy BIOS boots to a specific boot file; Can be manually added by the operating system during installation and points to its boot file.... System installation automatically adds a boot option that points to make a device bootable. Provides a predetermined boot path for removable devices. Automatic and Manual Boot Options In UEFI mode, boot options are automatically added for removable media. hence a system format is a concept of the legacy BIOS...
...created by the user via BIOS Setup Utility Not needed Default Boot Order Traditional Dell BIOS default boot order None Boot Options Legacy BIOS boots to a specific boot file; Can be manually added by the operating system during installation and points to its boot file.... System installation automatically adds a boot option that points to make a device bootable. Provides a predetermined boot path for removable devices. Automatic and Manual Boot Options In UEFI mode, boot options are automatically added for removable media. hence a system format is a concept of the legacy BIOS...
Deploying UEFI-Aware Operating Systems on Dell PowerEdge Servers
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... Boot Manager and the boot configuration options in order of the device. In cases where a boot option has been added manually or by an operating system installation and that were manually and operating system installed and can be re‐enabled from the boot option list. The Description identifies the device in...
... Boot Manager and the boot configuration options in order of the device. In cases where a boot option has been added manually or by an operating system installation and that were manually and operating system installed and can be re‐enabled from the boot option list. The Description identifies the device in...
Information Update - System Memory
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...: • For single or dual-rank memory modules: - NOTE: Actual memory speed depends on the supported memory configurations listed in the Hardware Owner's Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Dell PowerEdge R710-Information Update System Memory This document provides latest information on your system configuration such as the processor series, DIMM voltage (low or standard), and...
...: • For single or dual-rank memory modules: - NOTE: Actual memory speed depends on the supported memory configurations listed in the Hardware Owner's Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Dell PowerEdge R710-Information Update System Memory This document provides latest information on your system configuration such as the processor series, DIMM voltage (low or standard), and...
Information Update - Intel Xeon 5600 Series Processors
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... both standard and low voltage memory modules For information on the memory configuration guidelines, see your system's Hardware Owner's Manual at 1.35 V. Operating the system memory at standard voltage (1.5 V) without any of the following conditions exist: ...series processors support DDR3L DIMMs enabling a lower operating voltage (1.35 V) that ensures memory power savings up to PowerEdge R410, R510, R610, R710, R910, T410, T610, and T710 systems only. For example, populating three memory modules per DIMM. ... allowable limits. DDR3L memory is not supported at support.dell.com/manuals.
... both standard and low voltage memory modules For information on the memory configuration guidelines, see your system's Hardware Owner's Manual at 1.35 V. Operating the system memory at standard voltage (1.5 V) without any of the following conditions exist: ...series processors support DDR3L DIMMs enabling a lower operating voltage (1.35 V) that ensures memory power savings up to PowerEdge R410, R510, R610, R710, R910, T410, T610, and T710 systems only. For example, populating three memory modules per DIMM. ... allowable limits. DDR3L memory is not supported at support.dell.com/manuals.
Information Update - Processor Installation
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...disconnect the system from the corners of the heat sink. CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from support.dell.com and follow the instructions included in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 4 Remove the cooling shroud. Processor Installation 3 The heat sink is recommended that came with the ...BIOS version from a processor unless you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Information Update on Processor Installation Removing a Processor WARNING: Only trained service technicians are hot to remove the processor. Allow the heat...
...disconnect the system from the corners of the heat sink. CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from support.dell.com and follow the instructions included in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 4 Remove the cooling shroud. Processor Installation 3 The heat sink is recommended that came with the ...BIOS version from a processor unless you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Information Update on Processor Installation Removing a Processor WARNING: Only trained service technicians are hot to remove the processor. Allow the heat...
Information Update - Processor Installation
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See Figure 1-2. 4 Processor Installation Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped. 9 Position your Hardware Owner's Manual for a system-specific illustration. Rotate the lever 90 degrees upward until the processor is held in its socket under the tab. See Figure 1-2. 10 Use ...
See Figure 1-2. 4 Processor Installation Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped. 9 Position your Hardware Owner's Manual for a system-specific illustration. Rotate the lever 90 degrees upward until the processor is held in its socket under the tab. See Figure 1-2. 10 Use ...
Information Update - Processor Installation
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... configuration. Processor Installation 9 See Figure 1-1. See Figure 1-1. 12 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Closing the System" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 14 Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn on the processor. c Place the heat sink on the system. 15... the System Setup program, and check that the new processor operates correctly. 17 See "Running the System Diagnostics" in the Hardware Owner's Manual for a systemspecific illustration. d Close the heat-sink release levers or replace the screws at the corners of the new processor. See ...
... configuration. Processor Installation 9 See Figure 1-1. See Figure 1-1. 12 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Closing the System" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 14 Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn on the processor. c Place the heat sink on the system. 15... the System Setup program, and check that the new processor operates correctly. 17 See "Running the System Diagnostics" in the Hardware Owner's Manual for a systemspecific illustration. d Close the heat-sink release levers or replace the screws at the corners of the new processor. See ...
Getting Started Guide
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...• Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation and tools for updates on supported operating systems, see www.dell.com. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document. • The rack documentation included with ...May Need WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that you purchased with your system into a rack. • The Hardware Owner's Manual provides information about system features and describes how to the operating system, system management software, system updates, and system components that shipped with ...
...• Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation and tools for updates on supported operating systems, see www.dell.com. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document. • The rack documentation included with ...May Need WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that you purchased with your system into a rack. • The Hardware Owner's Manual provides information about system features and describes how to the operating system, system management software, system updates, and system components that shipped with ...
Getting Started Guide
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...and 2 GB UDIMMs, and 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8 GB RDIMMs (single, dual, or quad-rank dependent on the first two cards installed in the system; Dell™ offers comprehensive hardware training and certification. One low-profile, 9.5-inch length, x4 link (slot 2) Two full-height, 9.5-inch length, x8 link (slot 3 and ... additional cards installed in the system must be offered in this guide or if the system does not perform as expected, see your Hardware Owner's Manual. or dual-core Intel® Xeon® processors PCI Express Generation 2 One full-height, 9.5-inch length, x4 link (slot 1) NOTE: This...
...and 2 GB UDIMMs, and 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8 GB RDIMMs (single, dual, or quad-rank dependent on the first two cards installed in the system; Dell™ offers comprehensive hardware training and certification. One low-profile, 9.5-inch length, x4 link (slot 2) Two full-height, 9.5-inch length, x8 link (slot 3 and ... additional cards installed in the system must be offered in this guide or if the system does not perform as expected, see your Hardware Owner's Manual. or dual-core Intel® Xeon® processors PCI Express Generation 2 One full-height, 9.5-inch length, x4 link (slot 1) NOTE: This...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... boot manager utility by rebooting the system and pressing when prompted to UEFI. If the system operating system supports Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, you must manually set this field to SATA port B. Determines the order in the system during system startup. If Boot Mode is set to boot from booting if...
... boot manager utility by rebooting the system and pressing when prompted to UEFI. If the system operating system supports Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, you must manually set this field to SATA port B. Determines the order in the system during system startup. If Boot Mode is set to boot from booting if...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... enabled in video card is allowed to select an IRQ value at system startup. PCI IRQ Assignments Screen Option Description Use the and keys to manually select an IRQ for a given device, or select Default to allow the BIOS to initialize the timer. Serial Communication Screen Option Serial Communication (On without...
... enabled in video card is allowed to select an IRQ value at system startup. PCI IRQ Assignments Screen Option Description Use the and keys to manually select an IRQ for a given device, or select Default to allow the BIOS to initialize the timer. Serial Communication Screen Option Serial Communication (On without...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the Password Status is entered, the system displays a message and prompts you shut down manually with the System Password and Setup Password options to 32 characters in the field. 72 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager Changing...
... the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the Password Status is entered, the system displays a message and prompts you shut down manually with the System Password and Setup Password options to 32 characters in the field. 72 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager Changing...