I was able to get updates through ftp.dell but when it was updating my server rebooted and I no longer can access the lifecycle controller when pressing F10 after Post also when the dell logo comes up after reboot it dose not say revision number.
i get update failed when i upload to the patch it seems my only option is to replace system board do you have any instructional videos on
1) how to update an old server firmware to up to date version without damaging it (for example my BIOS was on 2.1.9 how do i go from this to latest version)
2) how to replace system board on R710 3.5" option 6 drives
Hello, I finally had luck with the method of what " DELL-Robert Odongo Moderator" Recommended. I have MServer 2016 running. I downloaded each file and lined them up within the OS. Then as recommended I ran them one after another. However, Whenever I update the bios. It runs through, restarts and seems successful. However, on boot-up I can see the BIOS version staying at 2.1.15. When it should be going up to "PER710_BIOS_WIN_3.0.0" aka Bios 3.0.0.
On another note, before anyone asks. Yes, I did download the EXE file that was for windows. Although when I run the BIOS.exe file it states that it is for an new unsupported system?? Am I missing something? I assume its because these were designed for up to MS 2012. Although theoretically it should still work.
When fallowing your steps. Does this automatically update Life-cycle as well? Lifecycle Controller Firmware 1.4.0.85
jesusw00t
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September 5th, 2017 09:00
Hello
I was able to get updates through ftp.dell but when it was updating my server rebooted and I no longer can access the lifecycle controller when pressing F10 after Post also when the dell logo comes up after reboot it dose not say revision number.
jesusw00t
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September 5th, 2017 21:00
yes i just tried to clear NVRAM
i can not get into the lifecycle controller by pressing F10 it hangs.
i do have access to the IDRAC6 and it says the lifecycle controller version is blank
also i notice when i boot machine the dell logo appears but no revision number shows up
do you recommend replacing system board?
this all started because i had some memory dimms disabled by bios so i wanted to update the BIOS now the server seems bricked
Thank You again
jesusw00t
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September 6th, 2017 19:00
Hello
i get update failed when i upload to the patch it seems my only option is to replace system board do you have any instructional videos on
1) how to update an old server firmware to up to date version without damaging it (for example my BIOS was on 2.1.9 how do i go from this to latest version)
2) how to replace system board on R710 3.5" option 6 drives
again thank you for all your help have a nice day
Michael Valentine
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May 4th, 2018 19:00
Hello, I finally had luck with the method of what " DELL-Robert Odongo Moderator" Recommended. I have MServer 2016 running. I downloaded each file and lined them up within the OS. Then as recommended I ran them one after another. However, Whenever I update the bios. It runs through, restarts and seems successful. However, on boot-up I can see the BIOS version staying at 2.1.15. When it should be going up to "PER710_BIOS_WIN_3.0.0" aka Bios 3.0.0.
On another note, before anyone asks. Yes, I did download the EXE file that was for windows. Although when I run the BIOS.exe file it states that it is for an new unsupported system?? Am I missing something? I assume its because these were designed for up to MS 2012. Although theoretically it should still work.
When fallowing your steps. Does this automatically update Life-cycle as well?
Lifecycle Controller Firmware 1.4.0.85