IBM xSeries 343, Machine Type 8827 BIOS and Board Management Controller (BMC) Update Version 1.01 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 SCB20.xxx.0046.Pxx BMC Version 0056 - 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 1.01 - BIOS Version SCB20.xxx.0046.Pxx, BMC Version 0056 - Adjust memory refresh rate Update Version 1.00 - BIOS Version SCB20.xxx.0039.Pxx, BMC Version 0056 - 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 diskette 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 15 minutes, and that system will reboot after each update. Do not remove the floppy until you see the main menu again. - 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 reboot your system and update the FRU/SDR - After system reboots, You are ready to Update 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" - Now your BMC will reinitialize and start firmware transfer mode. Next message displayed is "SUCCESSFUL TERMINATION." of transfer mode, and "PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT YOUR SYSTEM" ... - System will now reboot. - 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. - When the main menu appears, you have successfully updated all firmware for your system. - Select option 5 to "EXIT TO DOS". 3: The flash update is now complete. Remove the diskette first and then 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 Memory errors status is now read from the BMC. Because this was not done previously, error status bits have piled up in the BMC and the first time you boot with this BIOS you will probably get a message saying all of your memory is bad (POST error 8601). To clear this status, enter setup/advanced menu and select the 'memory configuration' option. Enable 'memory retest' at the bottom of this menu and you will remove the error message. 'memory retest' option will be reset to 'Disable' in the next reboot. 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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