Windows 10 ISO Not Booting on Dell PowerEdge R630 with 2x Intel Xeon E5-2690v4 - Virtual Console

Introduction

In this article, we will discuss the issue of a Windows 10 ISO file not booting on a Dell PowerEdge R630 server with 2x Intel Xeon E5-2690v4 and how to troubleshoot and resolve the problem using the virtual console.

Prerequisites

To follow this article, you will need the following:

• A Dell PowerEdge R630 server with 2x Intel Xeon E5-2690v4 processors
• Access to the server's IPMI interface
• A valid Windows 10 ISO file

Background

When installing Windows 10 on a Dell PowerEdge R630 server with 2x Intel Xeon E5-2690v4 processors, you may encounter a situation where the ISO file does not boot. This can happen when attempting to install the operating system using the virtual console in the IPMI interface.

Troubleshooting

To troubleshoot this issue, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the IPMI interface and access the virtual console.
2. Check that the server is set to boot from the correct device. This can be done by pressing F2 during boot up to enter the system setup and verifying that the boot order is set correctly.
3. Load the Windows 10 ISO file into the virtual console and ensure that it is properly formatted. This can be done by mounting the ISO file as a virtual DVD drive in the IPMI interface.
4. Check the ISO file for any errors. This can be done by using a tool such as md5sum or sha256sum to verify the file's hash.
5. If the ISO file is still not booting, it may be necessary to use a different ISO file or to create a bootable USB drive and use that to install Windows 10.

In this article, we discussed the issue of a Windows 10 ISO file not booting on a Dell PowerEdge R630 server with 2x Intel Xeon E5-2690v4 processors. We covered the steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue, including checking the boot order, verifying the ISO file's format, and creating a bootable USB drive. By following these steps, you should be able to successfully install Windows 10 on your Dell PowerEdge R630 server.

References

• Books:

  • Dell PowerEdge Servers by Dell Inc.

• Articles:

  • Installing Windows on a Dell PowerEdge Server by Dell Inc.

  • Troubleshooting Windows Installation Issues by Microsoft

• Online Resources:

  • Dell PowerEdge R630 Server by Dell Inc.

  • Windows 10 Installation Guide by Microsoft