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Upgrade and Maintenance Manual
BX924
S4
Basic software procedures
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Configuring boot watchdog settings
If the system is to be started from removable boot media for firmware upgrade
purposes, the Boot watchdog needs to be disabled before starting maintenance
task. Otherwise, the Boot watchdog might initiate a system reboot before the
flash process is complete.
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CAUTION!
An incomplete firmware upgrade process may render the server
inaccessible or result in damaged / destroyed hardware.
Timer settings can be configured in the BIOS or using the management blade
web interface:
Configuring boot watchdog settings in the BIOS
Ê
Open a virtual console for your server blade as described in section
"Launching a video redirection to a server blade" on page 63
.
Ê
Switch on or restart your server blade.
Ê
As soon as the startup screen appears, press the
[F2]
function key to enter
the BIOS.
Ê
Select the
Server Mgmt
menu.
Ê
Under
Boot Watchdog
set the
Action
setting to
Continue
.
Ê
Save your changes and exit the BIOS.
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For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings,
refer to the "D3143 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY BX924 S4"
reference manual.
Configuring boot watchdog settings using the management blade web
interface
Ê
Enter the management blade web interface.
Ê
Open the
Components – System – Server Blades – Server Blade-x
menu for the
desired server blade.
Ê
Select the
Configuration
tab and scroll to the
ASR
box.
Ê
Deactivate the
Enable Watchdog
option.
Ê
Click
Apply
for the changes to take effect.