Basic configuration
Once the system has been set up correctly, users may perform further configurations such as operating system installation,
remote management, and also drivers/firmware installation.
Methods of installing the operating system
You can install the supported operating system on the system, if the system has been shipped without an operating system, use
the following methods:
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Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media-See the operating system documentation at Dell.com/
operatingsystemmanuals.
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Dell Lifecycle Controller-See the Lifecycle Controller documentation at Dell.com/esmmanuals.
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Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit-See the OpenManage documentation at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
For information on the list of operating systems supported on your system, see the operating systems support matrix at
Dell.com/ossupport.
Remote management
To perform out-of-band systems management using iDRAC, you must configure iDRAC for remote accessibility, set up the
management station and managed system, and configure the supported web browsers. For more information, see the iDRAC
User’s Guide at Dell.com/esmmanuals.
You can also remotely monitor and manage the system, using the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) software and
OpenManage Essentials (OME) systems management console. For more information, see Dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
Downloading and installing drivers and firmware
It is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system.
NOTE:
Ensure that you clear the web browser cache.
1. Go to Dell.com/support/drivers.
2. In the
Product Selection
section, enter the service tag of your system in the
Service Tag
or
Express Service Code
field.
NOTE:
If you do not have the service tag, select
Automatically detect my Service Tag for me
to allow the system
to automatically detect your service tag, or select
Choose from a list of all Dell products
to select your product from
the
Product Selection
page.
3. Click Get drivers and downloads. The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to download the HDD zoning configuration utility.
5. Search by Category and click the
System utilities
.
HDD Zoning Configuration Utility
is displayed.
Accessing system information by using QRL
You can use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to the information about your system. The QRL is
located on the top of the system cover.
Prerequisites
Ensure that your smartphone or tablet has the QR code scanner installed.
The QRL includes the following information about your system:
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How-to videos
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Reference materials, including the Owner’s Manual, LCD diagnostics, and mechanical overview.
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Your system service tag to quickly access your specific hardware configuration and warranty information.
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