Initial system setup and configurationSetting up your systemComplete the following steps to set up your system:1 Unpack the system.2 Connect the peripherals to the system.3 Connect the system to its electrical outlet.4 Turn the system on by pressing the power button.5 Turn on the attached peripherals.Options to install the operating systemIf the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system by using one of the following resources:Table 20. Resources to install the operating systemResources LocationDell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media Dell.com/operatingsystemmanualsSupported operating systems on Dell PowerEdge systems Dell.com/ossupportInstallation and How-to videos for supported operating systems onDell PowerEdge systemsSupported Operating Systems for Dell PowerEdge SystemsMethods to download firmware and driversYou can download the firmware and drivers from the Dell support site at Dell.com/support/home.Downloading the drivers and firmwareDell recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers on your system.PrerequisitesEnsure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware.Steps1 Go to Dell.com/support/drivers.2 In the Drivers & Downloads section, type the Service Tag of your system in the Service Tag or Express Service Code box, and thenclick Submit.NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect My Product to allow the system to automatically detect yourService Tag, or in General support, navigate to your product.3 Click Drivers & Downloads.The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed.4 Download the drivers to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.4Initial system setup and configuration 23
