Hi Max, The issue could actually be caused by a motherboard problem, a functional PowerEdge server without IDRAC should not show the error message, plus if the Ctrl + E option is not showing up at all during POST, it indicates an abnormal BMC startup.  What OS are you running on the system? I'm not sure if you are aware but the BMC update can be applied at the OS level, which are available here :  [URL]  If the system is still under warranty, I would strongly recommend you to call technical support for assistance, in case if a motherboard replacement is required.  Thanks.  Best Regards, DC Lim Dell | Social Outreach Services - Enterprise Please follow [NAME] on Twitter: www.twitter.com/DellCaresPro
Hi, I inherited through my business of a T310  that has no IDRAC6 Express or Enterprise card.  The LCD panel remains blank/dark at all times (tried with a spare one, same result), and upon boot, it reports an IDRAC6 communication failure, which is normal since there is no card, then it reboots one more time before getting into Windows just fine. It never offers me to get into a BMC configuration utility. I tried to reset the BIOS settings to default to no avail. OMSA reports no issues. Also updated BIOS to latest version 1.8.2 with no changes. Fan is super noisy and I understand that by updating the BMC firmware I have a chance to fix that, but I just can't get into any BMC configuration. I believe there was an IDRAC6 card before, but it's not in anymore, so not sure how to clear that error. I have read that an IDRAC6 express card is OPTIONAL, so it shouldn't bother me about that. ==> I want to clear these errors from POST, be able to upgrade BMC (or iDRAC) firmware so that I can get the fan to run at acceptable noise levels. 1) How do I get the server to understand that there is NO IDRAC whatsoever, and to give me access to BMC configuration utility during POST ? 2) Is it normal that the LCD panel remains blank at all times? Power button works fine, just none of the buttons works, never get any color/light. Is it possible that it is controlled by the IDRAC/BMC, which in its current mess, can't drive it ? I understand that the LCD panel comes with the hot-plug option (not sure why btw), so in my opinion, it should work independently of the IDRAC being there or not. I am ready to purchase an IDRAC6 Express card if there is a good chance that it will address this issue by eliminating the communication error and maybe give me access to the IDRAC config.But I would really like to understand what's happening before spending any more money on this. Thanks!   Max
T310 without IDRAC6 warns of IDRAC communication failure, can't access BMC 
configuration