Configuring The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Controller; Updating The Firmware - Lenovo TD200 - ThinkServer - 3809 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller

The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provides an interface for connecting
to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network and provides full duplex (FDX) capability, which enables
simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server supports
auto-negotiation, the controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T) and
duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and automatically operates at that rate and mode.
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controller. However, you must install a device driver to
enable the operating system to address the controller. To find updated information about configuring the
controllers, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly
from what is described in this document.
1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from
the Select your product list.
3. From Family list, select ThinkServer TD200, and click Continue.
4. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.

Updating the firmware

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.
The firmware for the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Web site. To
check for the latest level of firmware, such as the server firmware, vital product data (VPD) code, device
drivers, and service processor firmware, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly
from what is described in this document.
1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from
the Select your product list.
3. From Family list, select ThinkServer TD200, and click Continue.
4. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.
Download the latest firmware for the server; then, install the firmware, using the instructions that are included
with the downloaded files.
When you replace a device in the server, you might have to either update the server with the latest version of
the firmware that is stored in memory on the device or restore the pre-existing firmware from a diskette or
CD image.
The following items are downloadable from the Web at http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver:
• Server firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.
• IMM firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.
• Ethernet firmware is stored in ROM on the Ethernet controller.
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