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The firmware for the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo 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
Note: 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.
• IMM firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.
• Ethernet firmware is stored in ROM on the Ethernet controller.
• ServeRAID firmware is stored in ROM on the ServeRAID adapter.
• SAS/SATA firmware is stored in ROM on the SAS/SATA controller on the system board.
Configuring UEFI compatible devices
Use this information to configure UEFI compatible devices.
UEFI compatible expansion cards can be configured through the Setup utility. To configure a UEFI
compatible expansion card, complete the following steps:
Note: Before configuring a UEFI compatible device, it is recommended to update the firmware for your
server. See "Updating the firmware " on page 91 for information on how to update the firmware for your
server.
1. Run the Setup utility (see "Using the Setup utility" on page 95).
2. Select System Settings → Network or Storage depending on the type of your adapters.
Note: Select System Settings → Adapters and UEFI drivers for UEFI 2.0 (and prior) compliant
adapters and drivers installed in the server.
3. Select Please refresh this page first and press Enter.
4. Select the device driver that you want to configure and press Enter.
5. When you have finished changing settings, press Esc to exit from the program; select Save to save the
settings that you have changed.
Configuring the server
The following configuration programs come with the server:
The following configuration programs come with the server:
• Setup utility
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