Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 For Dell EMC PowerEdge Systems Important Information Guide
- Contents
- Important information about Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
- iDRAC, BIOS, system firmware, RAID controller driver versions
- Systems Management support for Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
- Multilingual operating system media for Windows Server 2012 R2
- Pre-Installed Virtual Machine
- Retrieving Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) IP address
- Utility to switch system between a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and Server Core mode
- Update 1 roll-up for enhanced performance and reliability
- Operating system support matrix for the Dell EMC PowerEdge systems
- Known Issues
- Getting help
Yellow bangs in device manager for Dell’s 12
th
generation of PowerEdge servers
Description: After installing Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 on Dell’s 12
th
generation of PowerEdge servers, two
yellow bangs appear in the Device Manager under Hidden Devices: PCI SIMPLE COMMUNICATIONS
CONTROLLER. These devices do not impact server functionality.
Resolution: Download and install chipset drivers from Dell.com/support for the respective servers.
Internet Explorer compatibility with iDRAC
Description: On Windows Server 2012 R2 with Internet Explorer 11 browser, the iDRAC GUI page does not display
correct information.
Resolution: For the iDRAC page to display correctly:
1. Enable the compatibility view mode: Open the Internet Explorer 11 browser and navigate to Tools >
Compatibility View Settings.
2. Add the iDRAC IP address to the settings.
3. Save the changes.
Broadcom BACS software fails to launch
Description:
Broadcom BACS software fails to launch after installation on Windows Server 2012 R2.
Resolution: Download and install the latest drivers from dell.com/support.
Drivers without inbox support
The following are a list of drivers without inbox support for Windows Server 2012:
● Software RAID PERC S110 on the Dell EMC Value Line of Servers
● QLogic 246x and 256x Fiber Channel series Dell EMC adapters
● Qlogic 81xx CNA Adapters – NDIS and FCoE
● AMD and NVIDIA Add-On display driver for Dell’s 11
th
generation and 12
th
generation of PowerEdge systems
● Shared PERC8 RAID Controller on the PowerEdge VRTX
● Matrox G200W and G200eR embedded video controllers
● Dell EMC PCIeSSD storage controller
● Intel Romley Chipset Management Node Driver
NOTE:
For more information on drivers without inbox support, see Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM Inbox Driver Support on
PowerEdge Servers at En.community.dell.com/techcenter.
NOTE: For the latest driver updates, go to Dell.com/support/drivers.
10 Known Issues