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D-PEMX-DY-23 · Question #36

After installing a supported OS from a bootable ISO on an MX740c sled, an administrator discovers that not all the hardware is property detected by the OS. They plan to reinstall the OS. What should…

The correct answer is D. Update the Dell OS Driver Pack and boot directly from the bootable ISO. Option D is correct because the root cause is missing or outdated drivers, and the fix is to update the Dell OS Driver Pack so the OS installer has the correct drivers for the MX740c's hardware components - then booting directly from the bootable ISO applies those drivers…

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Question

After installing a supported OS from a bootable ISO on an MX740c sled, an administrator discovers that not all the hardware is property detected by the OS. They plan to reinstall the OS. What should the administrator do to resolve this issue through OS installation?

Options

  • AUpdate the Dell OS Driver Pack and use the OS Deployment feature
  • BModify the bootable ISO to remove faulty drivers and boot directly from the bootable ISO
  • CModify the bootable ISO to remove faulty drivers and use the OS deployment feature
  • DUpdate the Dell OS Driver Pack and boot directly from the bootable ISO

How the community answered

(44 responses)
  • A
    16% (7)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • C
    7% (3)
  • D
    73% (32)

Explanation

Option D is correct because the root cause is missing or outdated drivers, and the fix is to update the Dell OS Driver Pack so the OS installer has the correct drivers for the MX740c's hardware components - then booting directly from the bootable ISO applies those drivers during a fresh installation without any intermediate deployment infrastructure.

Why the distractors fail:

  • A is wrong because using the OS Deployment feature (e.g., iDRAC or OME deployment tools) is unnecessary overhead when you can boot directly from ISO - and updating the driver pack alone via deployment adds complexity without benefit here.
  • B and C are wrong because you should add or update drivers (via the Dell OS Driver Pack), not remove faulty ones - removing drivers from the ISO makes hardware detection worse, not better.
  • C additionally introduces the unnecessary OS Deployment feature, compounding the error.

Memory tip: Think "Update + Direct" - you update the driver pack (never remove drivers) and boot directly from ISO for a straightforward reinstall. If you see "remove faulty drivers," eliminate that option immediately; driver packs fix detection by adding support.

Topics

#OS deployment#Dell OS Driver Pack#hardware detection#OS installation

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