Can't figure out how to boot R210 II from USB

Question

I want to do an install of Windows 7 Pro, but I can't figure out how to get the machine to boot off a USB stick. No BIOS option that I see. My next option is to disassemble and add a drive to get the OS installed, but I'd rather not do that if possible. Any suggestions?

DELL-Rey G · Accepted Answer

The R210II has a slightly different bios from other 11g systems, here are the steps to boot to usb.

1. during bootup, press F11 when prompted in the upper right corner

2. Select Boot Settings then press key.

3. Select Set Legacy HardDisk Drive Order then press key.

4. Select HardDisk Drive #00 then press key.

5. Select USB device what you want to boot then press key.

6. You will see the HDD boot order has been changed.

7. Press key and press key to save the HDD boot order.

8. Select HardDisk group then press key to boot to the USB drive.

DELL-Chris H · Answer

Demani,

The system doesn't support using a workstation OS on it, so I can't be certain it will install properly. To boot from a USB device though you need to access the BIOS and then under Boot Settings set the USB Emulation to Hard Disc. Then exit from that screen and then see if it is listed in the boot order in the BIOS. If so then set as the primary and then Save and Exit.

Let me know how it goes.

TOOL626 · Answer

Chris H, Can you please help me install updated BIOS and firmware to my R210 II? I have bios version 1.1.1 and I can not get any of the updates to work. Please Help!!

DELL-Erman O · Answer

Hello, your BIOS version looks too old. I recommend updating the BIOS and iDRAC together to avoid communication issues. Skipping too many updates at once could cause permanent problems. You can choose older versions hyperlink after choosing BIOS in category Support for PowerEdge R210 II | Drivers & Downloads | Dell UK

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Can't figure out how to boot R210 II from USB

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