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Setup Help

I have PowerEdge R520 without integrated or dedicated GPU also i have only iDrac7 Express licence.
How to install some os on it.

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    Posted March 16th, 2025 22:43

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    Posted August 21st, 2024 17:02

    Hello,

     

    You can install the OS by booting into Lifecycle controller <F10> and use the OS Deploy wizard.

     

    Your PowerEdge R520 supports these operating systems:

    https://dell.to/4cvWkhD

     

    How to Install the Operating System on a Dell PowerEdge Server

    Scroll down to --> 2.1 Using the LifeCycle Controller

    https://dell.to/3AvcNW1

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    Posted August 22nd, 2024 07:01

    Why do you think your R520 havent integrated GPU?  The R520 comes with a VGA port, so just plugin a Monitor.

    Regards,
    Joerg

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    Posted August 23rd, 2024 07:11

    @Origin3k​ my cpu is: intel xeon E5-2407, i already tried connecting monitor, no output

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    Posted August 23rd, 2024 07:14

    @DELL-Charles R​ how i can use Lifecycle controller? I don't have Gpu or virtual console.

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    Posted August 23rd, 2024 12:21

    The R520 have a "onboard" 2D Matrox® G200 GFX with 16MB FrameBuffer which support a 1280x1024 resolution. Thats what the VGA port is connected too.

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    Posted August 23rd, 2024 13:48

    Hello,

     

    To use the LifeCycle controller you need to directly connect a monitor, keyboard and mouse.

     

    Try a different vga cable and a different monitor and see if that helps.

     

    Has this server ever worked?

    If so; what was done on the server around the time it quit working?

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    Posted August 24th, 2024 19:48

    @DELL-Charles R​ 
    how can i use onboard GPU, i tried to use both vga ports(wit) and no signal (i don't have 1280x1024 monitor only 2560x1440 SDR).
    Server worked, i had access to virtual console but license expired (i found some trial enterprise key)

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    Posted August 26th, 2024 00:54

    Hello, I would ask if you could use a monitor that is of a little lower resolution? ( with an RGB VGA port)

    And can you also try to connect to the front?

    This model does not have an HDMI port.

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    Posted September 15th, 2024 12:37

    @DELL-Young E​ can i use active(powered) vga to hdmi adapter