
▶
Choose one of the following options from the update tool menu to start the
BMC update process:
Normal
:
Choose this option to update an existing system board.
Initial
:
Choose this option if the system board has been replaced prior to the BMC
update procedure. This option will perform all relevant flash procedures in a
row, including the BMC firmware and bootloader.
CAUTION
If the process is interrupted, the BMC may be permanently corrupted.
▶
Do not interrupt the BMC upgrade process after it has started.
If the BMC does not work after flashing, disconnect the system from
the mains and reconnect it again.
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After completion of the flash process, remove the USB stick and restart the
server.
BMC recovery procedure
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Prepare a USB stick including the bootable BMC firmware update image.
▶
Ensure that the server has been shut down and disconnected from the
mains, see
"Disconnecting the power cord" on page 40
▶
Connect the USB stick containing the BMC firmware to a USB port.
▶
Connect the server to the mains while pushing the ID button on the front
panel. Ask a second person to help you if necessary.
▶
Ensure that the Global Error indicator and the ID indicator are flashing to
indicate that the server is entering the iRMC recovery state.
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Press the Power On/Off button. The system will start the POST process.
▶
During POST, press [F12] and select the connected USB stick as boot
device. The system will detect the USB stick.
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Page 234: ... Switching on the server on page 49 Midplane kit 234 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual GX2570 M6 ...
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