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Appendix B
B.
Updating the BIOS Firmware
This appendix provides information on updating the BIOS firmware.
BIOS Flashing
Follow these instructions to update the BIOS firmware:
1.
Obtain a DOS-bootable diskette.
2. Unzip the BIOS flash package.
3. Copy the following files to the diskette, and mark it “SGI 1100 BIOS upgrade,
version xxxx”:
–
AUTOEXEC.BAT
–
AFLASH.EXE
–
M25xxxx.BIN
Note:
“xxxx” is the version number, such as “A1S4.”
4. Enter Setup, and select the Boot Options menu. Specify “Floppy Disk A:” as the
first boot device. See the SGI 1100 Server User’s Guide (007-4337-001) for Setup
instructions.
5. Insert the previously-prepared diskette into the SGI 1100 floppy drive and reboot
the system.
6. Once the system boots into DOS from the diskette it will automatically run the
AUTOEXEC.BAT file and then the AFLASH.EXE program. Then, after a brief pause,
it will begin flashing the BIOS.
Caution:
Do not interrupt the system while the BIOS is being flashed.
Summary of Contents for SGI 1100
Page 1: ...SGI 1100 Server Maintenance and Upgrade Guide 007 4047 001 ...
Page 3: ...007 4047 001 iii Record of Revision Version Description 001 January 2001 Initial Revision ...
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Page 8: ...viii 007 4047 001 Serial Ports 139 USB Ports 140 Ethernet Ports RJ45 141 Index Index 143 ...
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Page 49: ...Replacing the Chassis Fan Subsystem 007 4047 001 33 Figure 2 10 Removing the Chassis Fan Cage ...
Page 109: ...Replacing the System Board 007 4047 001 93 Figure 2 55 Removing the System Board ...
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