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4
At the DOS prompt, for an unformatted diskette, type:
format a:/s
or, for an already formatted diskette, type:
sys a:
5
Press
Enter
.
Software update packages
A Software Update Package (SUP) contains all the necessary files to
perform BIOS, BMC, HSC, and FRU/SDR, or other software updates.
To install a software update package
1
Download the software update along with any ReadMe, Release
Notes, and other files listed on the Web page for the update.
2
Print and read the ReadMe, Release Notes, and any other text or
document files that came with the update. The files from the Web
page contain the latest information and instructions for the
update, which supersedes the information in this user’s guide.
3
Record the current BIOS settings.
a
Boot the server and press
F2
when you are prompted to do so.
b
Write down the current settings in the BIOS setup utility.
4
Follow the installation instructions that came with the update.
Note:
Do not turn off the system during the update process.
5
When the update is complete, use BIOS setup to reconfigure any
custom settings.
For more information on the BIOS setup utility, refer to page 113.
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Summary of Contents for Altos G900
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Page 17: ...1 System tour ...
Page 43: ...2 System setup ...
Page 44: ...This chapter describes the system setup procedures both for hardware and software aspects ...
Page 55: ...3 Hardware configuration ...
Page 56: ...This chapter describes detailed procedures for system hardware setup ...
Page 127: ...4 BIOS setup ...
Page 160: ...4 BIOS setup 144 ...
Page 161: ...Appendix A System rack installation ...
Page 162: ...This appendix describes the procedures for configuring the system in a rack mount fashion ...
Page 175: ...159 5 Slide the server into the rack Figure 70 Mounting the server to the rack ...
Page 176: ...Appendix A System rack installation 160 ...
Page 177: ...Appendix B System management ...
Page 210: ...Appendix B System management 194 ...
Page 211: ...Appendix C Equipment log and configuration worksheets ...
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Page 219: ...Appendix D Troubleshooting ...