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:
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On-board system BIOS, including the recovery code, BIOS Setup Utility, and
strings.
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On-board video BIOS and other option ROMs for devices embedded on the
server board.
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OEM binary area
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Microcode
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A way to change the BIOS language
Preparing for the Upgrade
The following steps 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 4
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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Server System SR2600UR/SR2625UR 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
that you were in before <F10> was pressed without affecting any
existing values.
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