Users Guide

NOTE: For more information on UEFI, go to uefi.org.
Driver access
Lifecycle Controller provides a local repository for drivers that are required for installing the operating system. Based on the operating
system you want to install, the
OS Deployment wizard extracts these drivers and copies them to a temporary directory (OEMDRV) on
the managed system. These files are deleted after 18 hours or when you:
• Refresh the AC power cycle, which resets the iDRAC.
• Press <F2> select iDRAC Settings or Lifecycle Controller to cancel the Lifecycle Controller actions.
NOTE: Before installing an operating system, make sure that Lifecycle Controller is updated with the latest driver
packs. You can download the latest Lifecycle Controller drivers at www.dell.com/support.
Installing an operating system on iSCSI LUN and
FCoE LUN
You can install an operating system on an iSCSI LUN and FCoE LUN by using the System Setup page.
Post reboot scenarios
The following table lists the post reboot scenarios, its user actions, and impact.
Table 7. Post reboot scenarios
Scenario User Action and Impact
During POST, the system prompts you to press a key to
boot to the operating system installation media.
Press any key to begin the operating system installation; else, the system
boots to the hard-disk drive and not the operating system installation media.
Operating system installation is interrupted and the
system restarts before the installation is completed.
The system prompts you to press a key to boot from the operating system
installation media.
Cancel operating system installation. Press <F10>.
NOTE: If you press <F10> during the installation process or a
restart, the drivers provided by the operating system deployment
wizard are removed.
During the 18-hour period when drivers are extracted to a
temporary location after the operating system is installed,
you cannot update the component firmware using a DUP.
If you attempt a DUP through the operating system
during this time period, the DUP displays a message that
another session is active.
Lifecycle Controller does not allow DUP after the operating system
installation. However, if you disconnect the power supply to the managed
system, the OEMDRV directory is erased.
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