Encounter problems with PowerEdge C2100 BIOS updates?

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Encounter problems with PowerEdge C2100 BIOS updates?

Encounter problems with PowerEdge C2100 BIOS updates?

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IamIsiah
Junior Member

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10-04-2016, 03:42 PM

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Trying to upgrade the BIOS on your Poweredge C2100 server. Not sure what version you have, but you’re seeing options for B23 or B25. What should you do? You’re using Windows 10 x64.

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IamIsiah

10-04-2016, 03:42 PM #1

Trying to upgrade the BIOS on your Poweredge C2100 server. Not sure what version you have, but you’re seeing options for B23 or B25. What should you do? You’re using Windows 10 x64.

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jammintan418
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10-04-2016, 09:06 PM

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I dislike when they rely on ordinary names. The Toyota sequoia blocks searches completely. I can’t even discover what sequoia refers to here.

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jammintan418

10-04-2016, 09:06 PM #2

I dislike when they rely on ordinary names. The Toyota sequoia blocks searches completely. I can’t even discover what sequoia refers to here.

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ILvke
Junior Member

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10-10-2016, 05:05 PM

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The server was marked "Sequoia 01" on an asset tag, suggesting a possible rename in the BIOS. "Sequoia" appears as the system name in HWiNFO, while my workstation lists "HP z840 Workstation." The name discrepancy could be the main concern. Thanks for sharing, it was surprising to think that might be the issue!

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ILvke

10-10-2016, 05:05 PM #3

The server was marked "Sequoia 01" on an asset tag, suggesting a possible rename in the BIOS. "Sequoia" appears as the system name in HWiNFO, while my workstation lists "HP z840 Workstation." The name discrepancy could be the main concern. Thanks for sharing, it was surprising to think that might be the issue!

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HermanZ07
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10-17-2016, 04:28 AM

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Some BIOS models may have an alternative setting, though not every one does. It’s often just an admin password. Clearing the CMOS usually clears all of that, but sometimes it doesn’t remove the admin password, which could affect renaming. I’m not very experienced with old Dell server boards, but someone should know and probably has documentation. The name “Sequoia” could actually refer to a specific motherboard model. I’m not familiar with Dell’s naming conventions for these parts, but it seems plausible.

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HermanZ07

10-17-2016, 04:28 AM #4

Some BIOS models may have an alternative setting, though not every one does. It’s often just an admin password. Clearing the CMOS usually clears all of that, but sometimes it doesn’t remove the admin password, which could affect renaming. I’m not very experienced with old Dell server boards, but someone should know and probably has documentation. The name “Sequoia” could actually refer to a specific motherboard model. I’m not familiar with Dell’s naming conventions for these parts, but it seems plausible.

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H20Charizard
Junior Member

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10-17-2016, 10:30 AM

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It seems I might be offering cat assistance instead of genuine support more often than not.

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H20Charizard

10-17-2016, 10:30 AM #5

It seems I might be offering cat assistance instead of genuine support more often than not.