Chapter 3. Configuration Information And Instructions; Updating The Firmware - Lenovo x3650 M4 BD 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=LNVO-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 website. 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:
• UEFI firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.
• IMM2 firmware is stored in ROM on the IMM2 on the system board.
• Ethernet firmware is stored in ROM on the Ethernet controller.
• ServeRAID firmware is stored in ROM on the ServeRAID adapter.
• SATA firmware is stored in ROM on the integrated SATA controller.
• SAS/SATA firmware is stored in ROM on the SAS/SATA controller on the system board.
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