Upgrading The Bios; Preparing For The Upgrade - Intel SR1600UR - Server System - 0 MB RAM Service Manual

Key to Press
<F10>

Upgrading the BIOS

The upgrade utility allows you to upgrade the BIOS in flash memory. The code and data in
the upgrade file include the following:
•
On-board system BIOS, including the recovery code, BIOS Setup Utility, and
strings.
•
On-board video BIOS, and other option ROMs for devices embedded on the server
board.
•
OEM binary area
•
Microcode
• A way to change the BIOS language

Preparing for the Upgrade

The steps below explain how to prepare to upgrade the BIOS, including how to record the
current BIOS settings and how to obtain the upgrade utility.
Note: In the unlikely event that a BIOS error occurs during the BIOS update process, a recovery
process may need to be followed to return the system to service. See
Information and Software" on page 3
instructions.
Recording the Current BIOS Settings
1. Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the message:
Press <F2> Key if you want to run SETUP
2. Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.
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Intel Server System SR1600UR Service Guide
Table 4. Setup Menu Key Use
Save and Exit - Pressing <F10> causes the following message to
appear:
Setup Confirmation
Save Configuration changes and exit now?
If "Yes" is selected and the <Enter> key is pressed, all changes are
saved and Setup is exited. If "No" is selected and the <Enter> key is
pressed, or the <Esc> key is pressed, you are returned to the screen
you were in before <F10> was pressed without affecting any existing
values.
for a web link to necessary software and
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