Supermicro SBA-7141A-T, User Manual

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SBA-7141A-T Blade Module User’s Manual
5-2
5-2 BIOS Updates
It may be necessary to update the BIOS used in the blade modules on occasion.
However, it is recommended that you not update BIOS if you are not experiencing
problems with a blade module.
Updated BIOS files are located on our web site( www.supermicro.com/products/
superblade/ ). Please check the current BIOS revision and make sure it is newer than
your current BIOS before downloading.
There are several methods you may use to upgrade (flash) your BIOS. After
downloading the appropriate BIOS file (in a zip file format), follow one of the methods
described below to flash the new BIOS.
Flashing BIOS
Use the procedures below to “Flash” your BIOS with a new update using the KVM
dongle, USB ports on the CMM module or by use of a Floppy disk.
Flashing a BIOS using the KVM Dongle:
1. Copy the contents of the zip file to a bootable USB pen drive.
2. Connect the KVM dongle (CBL-0218L) to the KVM connector at the front of the
blade you will be flashing the BIOS to.
3. Connect your bootable USB pen drive to one of the two USB slots on the KVM
dongle.
4. Boot to the USB pen drive and go to the directory where you saved the contents of
the zip file.
5. Type flash filename.rom (replace filename.rom by the actual ROM file name).
Flashing a BIOS using the USB Ports on the CMM:
1. Copy the contents of the zip file to a bootable USB pen drive.
2. Connect your bootable USB pen drive to one of the two USB slots on the CMM
(located on the back side of the enclosure).
3. Boot to the USB pen drive and go to the directory where you saved the contents of
the zip file.
4. Type flash filename.rom (replace filename.rom by the actual ROM file name).
NOTE: For this method, you must use a KVM “dongle” cable (CBL-0218L,
included with the system).