Thank you. So, SLIC 2.5 would do both 7 and Server 2019? . Take it two files stay the same and two new keys? Where can I find the three/four 2.5 Dell SLIC info files?
Yes, SLIC 2.5 does Server 2019 OEM SLP, Server 2016 OEM SLP, ..., Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 OEM SLP, Windows Vista and Server 2008 OEM SLP. Just install Dell Cert. and proper OEM:SLP key SLICs are backward compatible.
Should add at this moment, I have a barebones server. Plan is to update the BIOS to 2.5 first before any installing. I have a Windows 7 USBF I and a friend have made, that boots Server into 7 (uses RAM) and then I can run x86 programs... So, I used the 32 bit version of the BIOS flasher... I have patched some BIOSs myself before, but I’d like to understand more how the SLIC works; what is needed in the BIOS rom.
SLIC 2.1 is present in default BIOS. Is switched off by default... Have activated it with ASSET.COM With yours flashed, I now have 2.5!!!
Hmm. Just flashed original 2.1 BIOS. Thinking that maybe the SLIC is present in the BIOS, but deactivated... Only real way to find out I guess is to try and activate it!
Sorry, but I'm not a fortune-teller, and I can not help you until you provide the data I asked for here .
I have a R710 which is earlier, and uses ASSET.COM to unlock the SLIC 2.1 table hidden in the BIOS. 1. ASSET /s Your Dell Service Tag 2. ASSET PASS:12/31 3. Reboot once to enter BIOS MANUFACTURING MODE and clear the locks automatically. Wait till boot stops. Reboot once again to remove mode. SLIC should now be visible to use. With 13th Server a post that gave me the above information had another user post: 1. F2 (BIOS) -> System BIOS -> Miscellaneous Settings 2. Enter PASS:12/34 in the Asset Tag field. Then exit/Save Settings. 3. Reboot once to enter BIOS MANUFACTURING MODE and clear the locks automatically. Wait till boot stops. Reboot once again to remove mode. SLIC should now be visible to use. - Not tested 2nd method. - RWEverything can identify a locked BIOS. Ie information will be missing and parsed... - Check BIOS settings and adjust after reboots...
It appears to be a new Header setup. However, you may have a hidden SLIC 2.1... SLIC 3.0 will soon be the norm. Serg008 R710 BIOS was slightly different to the output of the BIOS method I used. Perhaps he knows?