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Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) Version 1.50.50 User's Guide

Configuring IE to Use ActiveX Plug-in

You can use ActiveX plug-in only with Internet Explorer.

To configure IE to use ActiveX plug-in:

  1. Clear the browser’s cache.
  2. Add iDRAC7 IP or hostname to the Trusted Sites list.
  3. Reset the custom settings to Medium-low or change the settings to allow installation of signed ActiveX plug-ins.
  4. Enable the browser to download encrypted content and to enable third-party browser extensions. To do this, go to Tools > Internet Options > Advanced , clear the Do not save encrypted pages to disk option, and select the Enable third-party browser extensions option.
    • NOTE: Restart Internet Explorer for the Enable third-party browser extension setting to take effect.
  5. Go to Tools > Internet Options > Security and select the zone you want to run the application.
  6. Click Custom level. In the Security Settings window, do the following:
    • Select Enable for Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls .
    • Select Prompt for Download signed ActiveX controls .
    • Select Enable or Prompt for Run ActiveX controls and plugins.
    • Select Enable or Prompt for Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting.
  7. Click OK to close the Security Settings window.
  8. Click OK to close the Internet Options window.
    • NOTE: Before installing the ActiveX control, Internet Explorer may display a security warning. To complete the ActiveX control installation procedure, accept the ActiveX control when Internet Explorer prompts you with a security warning.

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