Using The Firmware Update Utility; Running The Firmware Update Utility - Intel SKA4 Product Manual

Using the Firmware Update Utility

The Firmware Update Utility is a DOS-based program used to update the BMC's firmware code.
You need to run the utility only if new firmware code is necessary.

Running the Firmware Update Utility

1. Create a DOS-bootable diskette. The version of DOS must be 6.0 or higher.
2. Place the firmware update utility (FWUPDATE.EXE) and the *.hex file on the diskette. Make
a note of the *.hex file name, because you will need it later.
3. Insert the diskette into the drive and boot to it.
4. At the DOS prompt, run the executable file (FWUPDATE.EXE).
5. The utility displays a menu screen. Select "Upload Flash."
6. The utility asks for a file name. Enter the name of the *.hex file.
7. The program will load the file and then ask if it should upload boot code. Press "N" to
continue.
8. The program next asks if it should upload operational code. Press "Y" to continue. The
process of uploading operational code takes a few minutes.
9. Once the operational code has been updated and verified, press any key to continue. Then
press <ESC> to exit the program.
10. Shut the system down and remove any diskettes in the system.
11. Disconnect the AC power cord from the system and wait 60 seconds.
12. Reconnect the AC power cord and power up the system.
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