A windows 8.1 isnt a supportet OS for your t420 and i have my doubt that the Dell DUPs works under your desktop OS.
Dell provides a ISO which contains a self booting Linux together with all FW updates and runs in a completely automatic manner. You can boot the ISO over the iDRAC or when burned to a DVD.
an you also reboot the server to BIOS and check whether Lifecycle controller and Collect System Inventory On Reboot is enabled under iDRAC Settings menu.
Windows 10 is not a supported operating system for T420. Not supported does not mean it will not work. We can not guarantee that it will work as it is not validated. You ay hit issues with driver and other compatibility. You can wait for any other community member who tried this configuration and share their experience.
I was able to install the bios update but I had to first update the LCC. I'm afraid that using Linux as the OS wont work for me I'm trying to install windows 10 on it to run a new game for my son, "New World". After updating the Lcc and the Bios i still cant update to windows 10.
I put in a dedicated gpu. I tried the game out on windows 8.1 but its just crashes no error after 5 minutes it closes it self out. I dont have a fresh windows 10 install.
Hi, As Shine posted earlier, you are using the OS for laptops and desktops for your server. I’m afraid we won’t be able to support it. Sorry we can’t be of help this time.
oh I understand completely and Im not trying to use it as a server its just what I have to work with. it has a boat load of RAM that it came with thats why im trying to upgrade it to windows 10.
Hi, Dell has never official tested installing Win 10 on servers so I’m afraid I cannot provide any useful information for you. Sorry I can’t be of help this time. Wish you a good luck and a good day.
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October 17th, 2021 00:00
A windows 8.1 isnt a supportet OS for your t420 and i have my doubt that the Dell DUPs works under your desktop OS.
Dell provides a ISO which contains a self booting Linux together with all FW updates and runs in a completely automatic manner. You can boot the ISO over the iDRAC or when burned to a DVD.
https://dl.dell.com/FOLDER07752228M/1/PET420_BOOTABLE_21.09.00.206.iso
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Joerg
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October 17th, 2021 05:00
What BIOS version you have on the server and how are you updating BIOS? You can use iDRAC also to update BIOS. Please check below link for details
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-in/000134013/dell-poweredge-update-the-firmware-of-single-system-components-remotely-using-the-idrac
an you also reboot the server to BIOS and check whether Lifecycle controller and Collect System Inventory On Reboot is enabled under iDRAC Settings menu.
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October 17th, 2021 05:00
Windows 10 is not a supported operating system for T420. Not supported does not mean it will not work. We can not guarantee that it will work as it is not validated. You ay hit issues with driver and other compatibility. You can wait for any other community member who tried this configuration and share their experience.
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October 17th, 2021 05:00
I was able to install the bios update but I had to first update the LCC. I'm afraid that using Linux as the OS wont work for me I'm trying to install windows 10 on it to run a new game for my son, "New World". After updating the Lcc and the Bios i still cant update to windows 10.
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October 17th, 2021 06:00
Nobody told you to install Linux. Any way... the onboard GFX of a T420 server doesnt meet the requirement for New World. Which GFX is installed?
What happens if you perform a fresh Win10 install?
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Joerg
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October 17th, 2021 07:00
I put in a dedicated gpu. I tried the game out on windows 8.1 but its just crashes no error after 5 minutes it closes it self out. I dont have a fresh windows 10 install.
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October 17th, 2021 18:00
Hi, As Shine posted earlier, you are using the OS for laptops and desktops for your server. I’m afraid we won’t be able to support it. Sorry we can’t be of help this time.
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October 17th, 2021 19:00
oh I understand completely and Im not trying to use it as a server its just what I have to work with. it has a boat load of RAM that it came with thats why im trying to upgrade it to windows 10.
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October 18th, 2021 00:00
Hi, Dell has never official tested installing Win 10 on servers so I’m afraid I cannot provide any useful information for you. Sorry I can’t be of help this time. Wish you a good luck and a good day.
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October 18th, 2021 15:00
is there a free dell server OS I can try to install?
DELL-Young E
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October 18th, 2021 21:00
Hi, Dariusz1221, I'm afraid not. Sorry we can't be of help this time.