I was seeing this from the BIOS screen because I always went back into the BIOS to check. However, I have fixed the problem. The problem was the improper placement of the NVRAM Jumper on the motherboard. I corrected it, and my BIOS settings can save now. However, it still doesn't update.
I would start by looking at the processor, and if it supports Virtualization Technology. I would also make sure that the server is up to date on BIOS, iDrac, and Controller as well..
I was able to update the iDRAC and Controller to the latest firmware. However, no matter what I try, the BIOS isn't updating. I tried using a FreeDOS installation of the non-packaged BIOS files. However, that does not work. How can I make a FreeDOS disk easily using the latest version of Rufus? Thank you.
When you enable VT in the BIOS, are you then going to the OS/Hypervisor, and then back to the BIOS, or are you seeing this from saving and restarting from the BIOS, then returning to the BIOS upon startup? If that makes sense.
Also, you're a couple updates behind on the BIOS, I would recommend updating when you have a chance. You can find it here.
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January 14th, 2020 05:00
Hi,
I was seeing this from the BIOS screen because I always went back into the BIOS to check. However, I have fixed the problem. The problem was the improper placement of the NVRAM Jumper on the motherboard. I corrected it, and my BIOS settings can save now. However, it still doesn't update.
- Christian
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January 8th, 2020 05:00
BobChris22,
I would start by looking at the processor, and if it supports Virtualization Technology. I would also make sure that the server is up to date on BIOS, iDrac, and Controller as well..
Let me know what you see.
bobchris22
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January 8th, 2020 18:00
Hi,
Furthermore, I also have a dual Xeon x5620 setup which supports VT. Thanks.
-Christian
bobchris22
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January 8th, 2020 18:00
Hi,
I was able to update the iDRAC and Controller to the latest firmware. However, no matter what I try, the BIOS isn't updating. I tried using a FreeDOS installation of the non-packaged BIOS files. However, that does not work. How can I make a FreeDOS disk easily using the latest version of Rufus? Thank you.
-Christian
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January 9th, 2020 08:00
What is the current versions of the BIOS and iDrac?
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January 9th, 2020 11:00
The BIOS is on version 6.4.0. The iDRAC is on version 2.92.
-Christian
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January 13th, 2020 05:00
When you enable VT in the BIOS, are you then going to the OS/Hypervisor, and then back to the BIOS, or are you seeing this from saving and restarting from the BIOS, then returning to the BIOS upon startup? If that makes sense.
Also, you're a couple updates behind on the BIOS, I would recommend updating when you have a chance. You can find it here.