
NOTE: Dell OpenManage 7.2 provides the latest drivers for Windows Server 2012 and complete support for
Windows Server 2012 Standard, Foundation, and Essentials edition.
NOTE: This method of installation is supported in both BIOS and UEFI modes.
You must configure the system to boot from the optical drive. To install the operating system using the Dell Systems
Management Tools and Documentation media:
1. Connect the keyboard, monitor, mouse, and any additional peripherals to your system.
2. Turn on the system and the attached peripherals.
3. Insert the
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation
media into the optical drive.
4. Press <F2> when you are prompted to run the setup utility.
The BIOS Settings screen is displayed.
NOTE: You can press <F11> and directly boot from the DVD ROM and skip to step7.
5. Using the arrow keys, scroll to the Boot setting → Boot Sequence field and press <Enter>.
6. Configure the DVD ROM drive to be the first boot option and press <Esc> to exit the BIOS Settings screen.
The system now prepares to boot from the optical drive.
The
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation
media menu launches with several options.
7. Select Dell Systems Build and Update Utility.
The system now boots from the selected option and the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility screen is displayed.
NOTE: This may take several minutes depending on the speed of the drive.
8. In the Welcome to the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility section, select the language when prompted. Read and
accept the Dell software License agreement.
9. In the Systems Build and Update Utility home page, select Configure against Server OS Installation.
10. Set the time and time zone and click Continue.
The Select Operating System screen is displayed with a list of compatible operating systems.
11. Choose Microsoft Windows Server 2012.
12. Click Continue.
The Select RAID Configuration screen is displayed. If RAID has been configured, the screen displays the existing
RAID configuration details.
13. Select Retain existing configuration on the system. If RAID is not configured, you can configure it at this time and
click Continue.
The Operating System Installation Summary screen is displayed, with the installation options that you have
selected.
14. Click Back to change the installation options. If the options displayed are accurate, click Apply Now.
15. The operating system installation begins.
CAUTION: The Dell Systems Build and Update Utility screen prompts you to remove the media after all the
installation settings are finalized. Remove the
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation
media.
The system reboots to local hard drives and then prompts for the Windows installation media. Do not boot
directly to the optical drive at this stage.
16. Insert the Windows installation media in the optical drive and click OK.
If the correct media for installation is found during installation, the following message is displayed:
Valid Operating System installation media was found
17. Press OK to continue with installation.
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