IBM xSeries 343, Machine Type 8847 BIOS and Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Update Version 1.02 CONTENTS --------- 1.0 Overview 2.0 Change History 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Unattended Mode 6.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 7.0 Trademarks and Notices 8.0 Disclaimer 1.0 Overview -------------- This utility will flash the POST/BIOS and BMC firmware for the xSeries 343 Server. 1.1 Overview about this code BIOS/BMC flash utility for the xSeries 343 Server. 1.2 Limitations - There are no limitations for this code. 1.3 Enhancements 1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update: - IBM strongly recommends this update to customers running BIOS and BMC code prior to: BIOS Version SWV25.86B.00218.P28.0405111912 BMC Version 1.20 - Refer to IBM Support Web site to find most current level of released BIOS. 1.5 Dependencies: - There are no dependencies with this update. 2.0 Change History -------------------- Update Version 1.02 - BIOS Version SWV25.86B.00225.P29.0407011703, BMC Version 1.20 - Include new BIOS version Update Version 1.01 - BIOS Version SWV25.86B.00218.P28.0405111912, BMC Version 1.20 - Include new BIOS version Update Version 1.00 - BIOS Version SWV25.86B.00214.P26.0404152047, BMC Version 1.20 - Initial Release 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions ----------------------------------------- 1: Please make note of any settings you have changed in the configuration utility. They may have to be re-entered after updating the BIOS. Also note your BIOS and BMC revision levels. 2: Put the flash update CD in the drive and power up the system. Five selections are offered. 1. Full Update - This selection starts the Update Process for BMC, FRUSDR, and BIOS Code. 2. Flash BMC - This selection starts the procedure to update the BMC Firmware. 3. Flash FRUSDR - Update Serial and Model Numbers. 4. Flash BIOS - This selection starts the procedure to Update the BIOS code. 5. Exit - exits to DOS. If you select "Full Update" - You are notified that the Update process will take about 5 minutes, and that system will reboot after the update. Do not remove the CD-ROM until you are prompted. - Press a Key to Start the Update Process ... - The BMC will now be updated to Current Level ... - You are notified that Update of BMC was completed, and to "Press a key to begin update of the FRU/SDR - Three Selections are offered. 1. Update FRUs and SDR Repository 2. Update Just the SDR Repository 3. Exit - Select Option 1 - You are asked if you want to enter a Product Version (Machine Type/Model), and System Serial Number. - If you answered "Y" to either one you are prompted to enter the data after the SDR has been Written. - After you enter the data you are prompted to "Confirm String[Y/N]... - After you have entered all the data, a message is displayed stating: "FRU FILE AREA(S) SUCCESSFULLY LOADED INTO FRU MEMORY" - Next message displayed is "FRUSDR update has completed successfully", and "Press a key to begin BIOS update" - A message is displayed stating: CURRENT LEVEL BIOS, UPDATE LEVEL, PLATFORM SUPPORTED, AND PROCESSOR SUPPORTED - Strike a key when ready to start BIOS update. - Do not reboot or power down until the update is completed. - After BIOS has been successfully updated, your system will reboot automatically. 3: The flash update is now complete. Remove the CD-ROM and press a key to reboot the system. 4: If you did not require a "FULL UPDATE" you can select the desired firmware update only. The process is similar to sections mentioned in the "FULL UPDATE". 4.0 Configuration Information ------------------------------- 4.1 Remember to Clear CMOS after each BIOS update. Refer to the Hardware Maintenance Manual or Product Manual for procedures to Clear CMOS. 5.0 Unattended Mode ------------------------------- 5.1 There is no unattended mode Flash for this utility. 6.0 WEB Sites and Support Phone Number ---------------- 6.1 IBM Support Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support 6.2 If you have any questions about this update, or problems applying the update go to the following Help Center World Telephone Numbers URL: 1-800-772-2227 http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QYL.html. 7.0 Trademarks and Notices ---------------------------- 7.1 The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. 7.2 Intel trademarks or registered trademarks are trademarks of Intel Corporation. 7.3 Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 8.0 Disclaimer ---------------------------- 8.1 THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. 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