Users are experiencing significant challenges installing modern virtualization software (Proxmox) on older Dell PowerEdge R710 servers, citing issues with BIOS settings, USB emulation, and the...

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        "excerpt": "Turn CPU virtualization off in the BIOS. I know that sounds ridiculous considering you're installing Proxmox but it solved the issue I had when I installed on the R710. Once installed you can turn virtualization back on.",
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