I'm trying to run a manual install of Windows Server 2008R2 SP1 on a week-old T430 using the Lifecycle Controller. The LC is up-to-date. The T430 has a PERC H730P with 3x 2TB disks. The install media was made by burning iso for 2008R2SP1 burned to DVD. Everything looks normal through the stage where the OS installer presents available partitions for selection as the install target. I can format a partition but not specify the size. When the first partition is selected the automated several step screen appears for about 1/2 hour:
Installing Windows
That's all the information.... Your computer will restart several times during this installation.
Copying Windows files.
Expanding Windows files
Installing features
Installing updates
Competing installation
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The previous screen has no interaction. It finishes with "Restarting in 10 seconds but no other instructions such as removing the DVD. After the auto-reboot, I briefly see the "press any key to boot from CD or DVD." If I touch a key the OS install restarts from scratch. Letting it go leads to "No operating system is currently installed on this computer."
I've got to be missing something simple here...