IBM 8835 - Eserver 325 - 1 GB RAM, Руководство по техническому обслуживанию и устранению неисправностей

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Updating BIOS code
The BIOS code can be updated by using an external USB diskette drive or by using
a Linux or Windows update package (if available).
Notes:
1. To ensure proper server operation, be sure to update the baseboard
management controller firmware first before updating the BIOS code (see
“Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program”
on page 11).
2. If a power failure interrupts the BIOS update procedure, you will need an IBM
eServer 325 System BIOS Crisis Recovery Diskette in order to recover from the
failure. You may want to create such a diskette ahead of time and have it
available for use. You can download a file to create this diskette from
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support.
The most current level of BIOS code for the server is available at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. After you verify that the server has the latest
baseboard management controller firmware level, you can update the BIOS code
for the server through one of the following methods:
v
Downloading the latest BIOS code from the IBM Web site, creating an update
diskette, and using an external USB diskette drive to install the BIOS code.
v Installing an update package for the Linux or Microsoft Windows operating
system, if available.
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure
If power to the server is interrupted while POST/BIOS code is being updated (flash
update), the server might not restart (reboot) correctly. If this happens, you will need
an IBM eServer 325 System BIOS Crisis Recovery Diskette. You can download a
file to create this diskette from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support. You will need an
external diskette drive to create the diskette. When you have created the diskette,
use the following recovery procedure using an external USB diskette drive:
1. Read “Safety information” on page 101, “Handling static-sensitive devices” on
page 25, and “Installation guidelines” on page 25.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices.
3. Unplug the power cord; then, disconnect all external cables.
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