Dell PowerEdge R710 build PART 1/9 | fixes, bios and firmware updates, and factory reset

This is Part I of a series of videos showing how I build up a used PowerEdge R710 server for use as a FreeNAS or UNRAID server. In Part I, I discover some problems with the hardware that required fixing. I then updated the BIOS and all firmwares. And finally, I will show you how to factory reset everything. 2:35 - Taking a look at the hardware 6:13 - First power on 8:08 - Replacing the dead iDRAC 6 Express module 14:35 - Discovering dead fan and replacing it 24:02 - Downloading all the updates 35:36 - Applying BIOS and firmware updates 46:35 - Factory reset of iDRAC 6 configuration 48:08 - Factory reset of BIOS settings NVRAM 50:18 - Configuring BIOS settings 52:33 - Final wrap up For pre-flashed IT mode HBA cards, check out my eBay store at: https://ebay.us/qI9bdm eBay searches for components shown in this video (not at my eBay store): Dell R710 6-bay server: https://ebay.us/zW47So Dell iDRAC 6 express / enterprise modules: https://ebay.us/vXoKnf Dell R710 fan module: https://ebay.us/zpBja0 eBay Partner Affiliate disclosure: The eBay links in this video description are eBay partner affiliate links. By using these links to shop on eBay, you support my channel, at no additional cost to you. Even if you do not buy from the ART OF SERVER eBay store, any purchases you make on eBay via these links, will help support my channel. Please consider using them for your eBay shopping. Thank you for all your support! :-)