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Installing and reinstalling Microsoft
Windows Server 2012 R2
You can use one of the following methods to install the Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 operating
system if you do not have it installed on your server or if you wish to reinstall it:
• Installing using the Dell OpenManage 7.4
• Installing using the Dell LifeCycle Controller
• Installing using the Operating System (Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2) media
Using the Dell OpenManage 7.4
CAUTION: Backup all data from the system before installing or upgrading the operating system.
NOTE: Dell OpenManage 7.4 provides the latest drivers for Windows Server 2012 R2 and complete
support for Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard, Foundation, Datacenter, 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 step 7.
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.
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