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Chapter 3. Configuration information and instructions
This chapter provides information about updating the firmware and using the configuration utilities.
Updating the firmware
Use this information to update the system firmware.
Note: You need to upgrade both primary and backup IMM firmware from version 1.59, 1A0032K to the latest
IMM firmware version. After the IMM firmware update, you need to perform the following query by using the
IPMI command:
Get device ID (ipmitool raw 6 1)
Refer to the IMM code change history in the download package for the latest last two bytes' information of
the IMM firmware download. If the return result from the IPMI command shows 0x2A 0x41, you need to
perform an IMM reset and use the IPMI command to check for the last two bytes again.
Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. If the device is
part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is supported for the cluster solution before you
update the code.
You can install code updates that are packaged as an UpdateXpress System Pack or UpdateXpress CD
image. An UpdateXpress System Pack contains an integration-tested bundle of online firmware and device-
driver updates for your server. Use UpdateXpress System Pack Installer to acquire and apply UpdateXpress
System Packs and individual firmware and device-driver updates. For additional information and to
download the UpdateXpress System Pack Installer, go to the ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter at
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/ documents/LNVO-CENTER
Installer.
When you click an update, an information page is displayed, including a list of the problems that the update
fixes. Review this list for your specific problem; however, even if your problem is not listed, installing the
update might solve the problem.
Be sure to separately install any listed critical updates that have release dates that are later than the release
date of the UpdateXpress System Pack or UpdateXpress image.
There is a backup copy area for the server firmware in the system board. The backup copy of the server
firmware can be used when the primary copy of the server firmware becomes corrupted or damaged. If you
need to update the server firmware for the backup copy area, complete the following steps:
1. Go to
http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-XPRESS
2. Click Publications to download the latest Lenovo UpdateXpress System Pack Installer (UXSPI) User's
Guide.
3. Follow the procedure in the Updating a local machine from a local directory section.
4. Select the Target the secondary firmware bank option when you are prompted to select an update
option in the Update Options panel.
5. Complete the remaining steps specified in the guide.
Note: You can also use the Integrated Management Module II to update the server firmware in the system
board. Using the Integrated Management Module II method is recommended only when the UpdateXpress
update has failed. See the Integrated Management Module II User's Guide at
support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=migr-5086346
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