Updating Firmware; Resetting The Imm With The Setup Utility - Lenovo RD220 - ThinkServer - 3798 User Manual

Updating firmware

Use the Firmware Update option on the navigation pane to update the IMM
firmware, the server firmware, and Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) firmware.
To update the firmware, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Support Web site. The actual
10. If you are updating the IMM firmware, click Restart IMM in the navigation
11. Click OK to confirm that you want to restart the IMM.
12. Click OK to close the current browser window.
13. After the IMM restarts, log in to the IMM again to access the Web interface.

Resetting the IMM with the Setup Utility

To reset the IMM through the Setup Utility, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the prompt F1 Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set both a
procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Download the latest firmware update applicable for the server in which the
IMM is installed:
a. Steps - Lenovo support and Downloads and Drivers
2. Log in to the IMM. For more information, see Chapter 2, "Opening and using
the IMM Web interface," on page 9.
3. In the navigation pane, click Firmware Update.
4. Click Browse.
5. Navigate to the update package that you want to update.
Notes:
a. The server firmware cannot be updated while the server is turned off or
while the server is starting.
b. To determine the type of firmware file to use, see the update package
readme file. In most cases, the IMM can use either the EXE or BIN file to
perform the update.
6. Click Open. The file (including the full path) is displayed in the box next to
Browse.
7. To begin the update process, click Update.
A progress indicator opens as the file is transferred to temporary storage on
the IMM. A confirmation window opens when the file transfer is completed.
8. Verify that the file that is shown on the Confirm Firmware Update window is
what you intend to update. If it is not, click Cancel.
9. To complete the update process, click Continue. A progress indicator opens as
the firmware is updated. A confirmation window opens to verify that the
update was successful.
pane and then click Restart. The server firmware and DSA updates do not
require that the IMM be restarted. These updates take effect the next time that
the server is started.
Note: Approximately 2 minutes after the server is connected to ac power, the
power-control button becomes active.
power-on password and an administrator password, you must type the
administrator password to access the full Setup Utility menu.
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