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Question posted by rworbset on April 16th, 2014

Cannot Load Windows Os On Dell R720

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on April 16th, 2014 9:32 AM

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Go to page 46 of the Tech Manual for the Compatible OS list.

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Answer #2: Posted by MWatDell on April 17th, 2014 1:58 AM

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Hi rworbset

I'm assuming that during the windows installation, you are getting an error unable to find the hard drive for the setup?

If yes, perhaps you might want to use the SMTD disk for the installation.
Here's the link:
http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/04/DriverDetails/Product/poweredge-r720?driverId=PYKGK&osCode=WS8R2&fileId=3355481164&languageCode=en&categoryId=SZ

Hope this helps.

MW@Dell

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