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firmware, FPGA firmware, vital product data (VPD) code, device drivers, and
integrated management module (IMM) firmware, go to http://www.ibm.com/
support/fixcentral/.
Note: Before you update the firmware, be sure to back up any data that is stored
in the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), in case any of the TPM characteristics are
changed by the new firmware. For instructions, see your encryption software
documentation.
Download the latest firmware for the server; then, install the firmware, using the
instructions that are included with the downloaded files.
When you replace a device in the server, you might have to either update the
firmware that is stored in memory on the device or restore the pre-existing
firmware from a diskette or CD image.
The following list indicates where the firmware is stored:
v
UEFI firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.
v
FPGA firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.
v IMM firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.
v
Ethernet firmware is stored in ROM on the Ethernet controller.
v ServeRAID firmware is stored in ROM on the ServeRAID adapter.
v
SAS/SATA firmware is stored in ROM on the SAS/SATA controller on the
system board.
Configuring the server
The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that
are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the server to
configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS/SATA controller with
RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system. For
information about using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD” on page 400.
In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you can use the following
configuration programs to customize the server hardware:
v Setup utility
The Setup utility is part of the basic input/output system firmware. Use it to
change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set
the date and time, and set passwords. For information about using this program,
see “Using the Setup utility” on page 402.
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Boot Manager program
The Boot Manager program is part of the server firmware. Use it to override the
startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility and temporarily assign a device
to be first in the startup sequence. For more information about using this
program, see “Using the Boot Manager program” on page 409.
v
Integrated Management Module
Use the integrated management module (IMM) for configuration, to update the
firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to
remotely manage a network. For information about using these programs, see
“Using the integrated management module” on page 410.
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VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor
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