Checking dual processor details in BIOS -R740 server

Question

I got a new server R740 .Is there any option to check dual processor details and all hardware details in BIOS ?

When i press F2 button it takes me to life cycle controller screen where there is no processor details . hard disk details. here is screenshot . If any one knows steps, please guide me

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Regards

Vishwas

Dell-DylanJ · Accepted Answer

I'm trying to tell you that you're looking in the wrong place. That is exactly what you should see. That menu is a configuration menu for devices. You would not find the information you're seeking there, nor is there a place in BIOS that will. This is why I suggested both the Lifecycle Controller and iDRAC, neither of which require an operating system for use. If you do not wish to use either, I would recommend installing an operating system and checking with a software tool. If you do not wish to do that, this would leave removing the system cover and inspecting the hardware manually.

Dell-DylanJ · Answer

Hello,

I took a look at the manual, but I'm not seeing a place where that information would be shown together. Do you have access to the iDRAC? You're able to view installed hardware there. The BIOS does have processor and memory settings, but I don't believe it will give you the information you're looking for. The drives would be connected through the PERC, and would not be viewable in BIOS, unless going through the PERC screens in Device Settings. The iDRAC, however, may offer you more of what you're looking for.

vishwasba · Answer

Thank you for reply .Then what is the alternate way to check hardware details without loading the operating system ?

Dell-DylanJ · Answer

Do you have iDRAC access? I would recommend using the iDRAC. If you do not have iDRAC access, I would recommend the Lifecycle Controller. Please review page 23 of the linked manual for full details, if this would be a better fit.

https://dl.dell.com/topicspdf/lcughalo_en-us.pdf

Dell-DylanJ · Answer

You are able to issue commands to the system to get both service tag and Lifecycle controller status, I would do that through an SSH connection, because you'd be able to check many at a time. However, I'm concerned that I may be misunderstanding you. Could you provide a bit more detail on the situation and what you need, in order to help clarify?

vishwasba · Answer

Sir.I don't have IDRAC access. i guess it must have lifecycle controller.Is it possible to check life controller status by SERVICE TAG NUMBER ? .

vishwasba · Answer

Sir. Exactly i want to check what processor is installed. model ,core and number of processor 2) Detected hard drives numbers and its capacity 3) RAM capacity

As it mentioned in manual to enable Life cycle in the page number 23 , F2 - system setup-IDRAC setting .

But i dont see IDRAC setting when i press F2. It gives "Device setting " and PERC raid controller. Here is the screen shot .

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vishwasba · Answer

Thank you very much. There is an option in lifecycle controller to check it.

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