Users Guide

Configuring and Using Virtual Media 193
An installation of the Windows
operating system through vMedia
seems to take too long. Why?
If you are installing the Windows operating system
using the Dell Systems Management Tools and
Documentation DVD and a slow network
connection, the installation procedure may require
an extended amount of time to access the
iDRAC6 Web interface due to network latency.
While the installation window does not indicate
the installation progress, the installation
procedure is in progress.
How do I configure my virtual
device as a bootable device?
On the managed server, access the BIOS Setup
and navigate to the boot menu. Locate the virtual
CD, Virtual Floppy, or Virtual Flash and change
the device boot order as needed. For example, to
boot from a CD drive, configure the CD drive as
the first drive in the boot order.
What types of media can I boot
from?
The iDRAC6 allows you to boot from the
following bootable media:
• CDROM/DVD Data media
• ISO 9660 image
• 1.44 Floppy disk or floppy image
• A USB key that is recognized by the operating
system as a removable disk
•A USB key image
How can I make my USB key
bootable?
Search support.dell.com for the Dell Boot Utility,
a Windows program you can use to make your
Dell USB key bootable.
You can also boot with a Windows 98 startup disk
and copy system files from the startup disk to your
USB key. For example, from the DOS prompt,
type the following command:
sys a: x : /s
where x: is the USB key you want to make
bootable.
Table 10-4. Using Virtual Media: Frequently Asked Questions (continued)
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