IBM 866011U - Netfinity 5500 - 8660, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Updating the system BIOS
Complete this procedure to update the system BIOS.
1. Insert the IBM Netfinity 5500 M20 BIOS Update
Diskette in the diskette drive.
2. Press Ctrl
+
Alt
+
Del to restart the server. The system
begins the power-on self-test (POST).
3. Select 1 - Update POST/BIOS from the menu that
contains various flash (update) options.
4. Select Y when you are asked if you would like to
move the current POST/BIOS image to the backup
ROM location.
Important: The backup image of the current
POST/BIOS is helpful with troubleshooting the
upgrade, if troubleshooting becomes necessary.
5. Select N when you are asked if you would like to
save the current code to a diskette.
6. You will be asked to choose which language you wish
to use. Select your language (0–7) and press Enter
to accept your choice.
7. Press Enter to start the update process.
8. Press Enter to confirm that you want to update the
system BIOS. When the update process completes,
you will be prompted to remove the diskette and
press Enter to restart the system.
9. Remove the diskette and go to “Removing the shuttle
and processor housing” on page 366.
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