Installing Device Drivers And Firmware; Device Drivers - IBM CFFh Installation And User Manual

Figure 3. Installing the expansion card into a blade server
10. Install the blade server into the BladeCenter unit or expansion unit and turn on
11. Install the expansion card device driver. See "Installing device drivers and
12. Verify that the latest-level firmware is installed. See "Installing device drivers

Installing device drivers and firmware

After you install the expansion card you must install the device drivers. You can
also verify that the latest firmware is installed if desired. The expansion card comes
with the latest level of firmware. However, periodic updates are made available.
Note: Before you install the device driver and firmware, make sure that the

Device drivers

After you install the expansion card, you must install the device driver for your
operating system. See "Supported operating systems" on page 2 for a list of
supported operating systems.
Notes:
1. Windows users are encouraged to install the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite,
9. Replace the blade server cover or expansion-unit cover. See the
documentation that came with your BladeCenter unit for instructions.
the blade server.
firmware" for more information.
and firmware" for more information
following firmware are at the latest level:
v Advanced Management Module
v Blade server BIOS and Baseboard Management Controller
which is included on the Broadcom NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Software CD.
Chapter 2. Installing an expansion card
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