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.
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!!
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
DELL-Rey G
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January 23rd, 2012 13:00
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
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January 23rd, 2012 12:00
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.
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April 23rd, 2023 23:00
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
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April 24th, 2023 02:00
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