Flashing Firmware Using Offline Update - HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Maintenance And Service Manual

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or XNC assembly with a new part, all component firmware must be updated before replacing
any other component. Do no replace either the SPI board, main I/O board, upper CPU board,
lower CPU board, or XNC assembly with new components at the same time.
CAUTION:
procedure cannot be performed remotely or with automated deployment.
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Flashing firmware using Offline Update

This procedure can be used for Windows, Linux, Solaris and VMware operating systems.
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cannot be performed remotely or with automated deployment. Do not use vMedia Functionality.
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procedure. Once the upgrade is started, complete the entire update. Do not stop at any point
during the update.
NOTE: Read through the entire firmware update process before beginning.
NOTE: This procedure will take approximately 2 - 4 hours to complete.
1. Obtain the Flash System Programmable Logic Offline Update ISO Image and the latest BIOS
(System ROM):
a. Go to the Contact HP United States
contact_us.html) webpage.
b. Select Support and Driver downloads.
c. Select Drivers and Software.
d. Enter a product name/number (for example: DL980), and click Search.
e. Click HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Server.
f. To retrieve an index of all available drivers, system management applications, BIOS,
firmware, software, and utilities, click your operating system.
2. Flash BIOS (System ROM) by following the component installation instructions.
3. Power down to Stand-By (dc power off).
4. Using the web interface, flash iLO.
5. Using the Offline Update ISO Image by following the installation instructions in the README.txt
file included in the zip file with the ISO image, flash System Programmable Logic.
a. Insert the update media (CD or USB key) into the DL980 G7 server, and power up or
reset the system.
b. Allow the system to boot normally; it will auto-boot into the update media.
c. After several minutes you will be presented with a splash screen. Proceed with the update,
accepting each of the three updates as they occur.
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If replacing a SPI board, main I/O board, upper CPU board, lower CPU board,
Physical access to the server is required for updating these components. This
Read through the entire firmware update process before beginning.
Physical access to the server is required for updating these components. This procedure
While upgrading the firmware, do not power off the server or attempt any operations.
All steps of this procedure must be performed in the exact order given in this
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