Chapter 3. Configuration Information And Instructions; Updating The Firmware - IBM System x3650 M4 BD Type 5466 Installation And Service Manual

Chapter 3. Configuration information and instructions

This chapter provides information about updating the firmware and using the
configuration utilities.

Updating the firmware

Use this information to update the system 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.
You can install code updates that are packaged as an UpdateXpress System Pack or
UpdateXpress CD image. An UpdateXpress System Pack contains an
integration-tested bundle of online firmware and device-driver updates for your
server. Use UpdateXpress System Pack Installer to acquire and apply UpdateXpress
System Packs and individual firmware and device-driver updates. For additional
information and to download the UpdateXpress System Pack Installer, go to the
ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter at http://www.ibm.com/support/
entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-CENTER and click UpdateXpress System
Pack Installer.
When you click an update, an information page is displayed, including a list of the
problems that the update fixes. Review this list for your specific problem; however,
even if your problem is not listed, installing the update might solve the problem.
Be sure to separately install any listed critical updates that have release dates that
are later than the release date of the UpdateXpress System Pack or UpdateXpress
image.
The firmware for the server is periodically updated and is available for download
on the IBM wb site. To check for the latest level of firmware, such as the UEFI
firmware, vital product data (VPD) code, device drivers, and integrated
management module (IMM) firmware, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/
fixcentral/.
Attention: Before you update the firmware, be sure to back up any data that is
stored in the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), in case any of the TPM
characteristics are changed by the new firmware. For instructions, see your
encryption software documentation.
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
firmware that is stored in memory on the device or restore the pre-existing
firmware from a diskette or CD image.
The following list indicates where the firmware is stored:
v UEFI firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.
v IMM2 firmware is stored in ROM on the IMM2 on the system board.
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