Upgrading The Bios; Preparing For The Upgrade - Intel SE7230NH1-E User Manual

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, SCSI 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 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"
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.
Note: Do not skip step 2. You will need these settings to configure your computer at the end of
the procedure.
Obtaining the Upgrade
Download the BIOS image file to a temporary folder on your hard drive. See
Information and Software"
Note: Review the instructions and release notes that are provided in the readme file distributed
with the BIOS image file before attempting a BIOS upgrade. The release notes contain
critical information regarding jumper settings, specific fixes, or other information to
complete the upgrade.
Intel® Server Board SE7230NH1-E and Intel® Server Platform SR1475NH1-E User's Guide
for a link to necessary software and instrutions.
for a link to the update software.
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