Basic Software Procedures; Starting The Maintenance Task; Disabling The Boot Watchdog; Verifying And Configuring The Backup Software Solution - Fujitsu PRIMERGY GX2570 M6 Upgrade And Maintenance Manual

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Basic software procedures

5.1

Starting the maintenance task

5.1.1

Disabling the boot watchdog

The boot watchdog determines whether the OS boots within a preset time
frame. If the watchdog timer expires, the system will automatically reboot.
If the system is to be started from removable boot media for firmware upgrade
purposes, the boot watchdog needs to be disabled before starting maintenance
task. Otherwise, the boot watchdog might initiate a system reboot before the
flash process is complete.
CAUTION
An incomplete firmware upgrade process may render the server
inaccessible or result in damaged/destroyed hardware.
Timer settings can be configured in the BIOS.
Disabling the boot watchdog in the BIOS
▶ Enter the BIOS.
▶ Select the Server Mgmt menu.
▶ Under Boot Watchdog set the Action setting to Continue.
▶ Save your changes and exit the BIOS.
For more information on BIOS settings, see the corresponding BIOS
Setup Utility reference manual.
5.1.2 Verifying and configuring the backup software
solution
This task only applies to Japan.
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