Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 For Dell EMC PowerEdge Systems Important Information Guide July 2020 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Important information about Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 ....................................... 4 iDRAC, BIOS, system firmware, RAID controller driver versions.....................................................................................4 Systems Management support for Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2...................................................................... 5 Multilingual operating system media for Windows Server 2012 R2...........................................
1 Important information about Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 This document provides important information about Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 for the Dell EMC PowerEdge systems.
Table 1. Supported minimum 11G server BIOS and iDrac version for Windows Server 2012 R2 (continued) Servers BIOS version iDRAC version M710 HD 8.0.0 3.60 R810 2.9.0 1.97 R815 3.2.1 1.97 R910 2.10.0 1.97 M910 2.10.0 3.60 M915 3.2.1 1.97 C6105 2.1.7 1.97 C6145 3.0.0 1.97 Table 2. Supported minimum 12G server BIOS and iDrac version for Windows Server 2012 R2 Servers BIOS version iDRAC version T20 A03 1.50.50 R220 1.0.3 1.50.50 R320 2.0.21 1.50.50 T320 2.0.21 1.50.
Multilingual operating system media for Windows Server 2012 R2 With the Windows Server 2012 R2 release, the Dell EMC systems are shipped with a multilingual operating system interface that provides a list of supported languages. When you power on your system for the first time or reinstall the operating system using a pro Dell EMC vided media, you can select the language of your choice.
Utility to switch system between a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and Server Core mode A PowerShell module DellTools.psm1 is located in C:\Dell_OEM\PSModule folder, installed in the factory to assist you with common tasks. The module includes a function that allows you to configure your system in a Server with a GUI mode and then convert to Server Core mode and place the system in production. Also, it can be used to switch back to GUI for configuration and troubleshooting.
2 Known Issues Topics: • • • • • • System hangs during the Windows installation Booting to iSCSI or FCoE fails Yellow bangs in device manager for Dell’s 12th generation of PowerEdge servers Internet Explorer compatibility with iDRAC Broadcom BACS software fails to launch Drivers without inbox support System hangs during the Windows installation Description: System hangs at a black screen during Windows Server 2012 R2 OS installation.
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.
3 Getting help Topics: • • • • Contacting Dell EMC Documentation and video resources Downloading the drivers and firmware Documentation feedback Contacting Dell EMC Dell EMC provides several online and telephone based support and service options. If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell EMC product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.
Table 4. Additional documentation and video resources for your server (continued) Task Description Location server remotely, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide. For information about installing the https://www.dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals operating system, see the operating system documentation.
Table 4. Additional documentation and video resources for your server (continued) Task Description Location Client Systems Management documentation. For information about viewing https://www.dell.com/cmcmanuals inventory, performing configuration, and monitoring tasks, remotely turning on or off servers, and enabling alerts for events on servers and components using the Dell EMC Chassis Management Controller (CMC), see the CMC User’s Guide.
