PERC H730 Mini UEFI Boot issue

Question

I have recently acquired a R430.  I 'repurposed' the system via the LCM then updated all the firmware on 3/29/2020.  When configured to boot from BIOS the available boot devices are:  CD ROM, Drive C, PXE boot.  USB does not show up as a boot option.  When configured to boot via UEFI (which is what I want) the available boot devices are CD ROM & PXE boot.  Neither USB or Drive C is listed as a boot option. USB is configured in the BIOS in the 'Integrated Devices Settings' as 'All Ports On.'  The PERC H730 is configured with a virtual drive and is visible in BIOS.  It should also be available in UEFI.  Any ideas on what could be wrong?

DELL-Joey C · Accepted Answer

Hi,

I was referring to F11 Boot menu. I found a youtube video showing something the same boot menu, but the person installed the USB in the mainboard port. You need not install the same. https://dell.to/2JvENv6

DELL-Joey C · Answer

Hi,

Just to check with you, you're trying to install OS right? Just in case, Lifecycle Controller would be able to help you better on installing OS.

In your situation, when you are in boot menu, and you are able to see Hard drive C:, select it and press enter, the USB FAT32 should appear as the sub menu.

vblather · Answer

Joey -

Eventually I will want to install ESX on this server but for now I'm just trying to make sure the BIOS etc. is set up correctly. Regardless of whether or not I have the server boot settings set to BIOS or UEFI the USB ports do NOT show up as a choice to boot from. If I have the server boot setting set to UEFI neither the USB ports nor the PERC controller show up as a choice to boot from. Is this correct?

Also - your suggestion about selecting Hard drive C in the boot menu and USB FAT32 appearing as an option does not work for me. I'm talking about the boot menu in the BIOS boot settings.

vblather · Answer

Joey - That worked.  Thanks for all your help

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PERC H730 Mini UEFI Boot issue

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