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Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server
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Procedure 2: Use BIOS Recovery DIP switch and recovery.cap (or bios.cap) File
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Download the BIOS update package and extract it to a temporary location.
Step 1
Copy the contents of the extracted recovery folder to the root directory of a USB thumb drive. The
Step 2
recovery folder contains the recovery.cap (or bios.cap) file that is required in this procedure.
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Power off the server as described in
Step 3
Disconnect all power cords from the power supplies.
Step 4
Step 5 Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have
to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution
Remove the top cover as described in
Step 6
Slide the BIOS recovery DIP switch from position 1 to the closed position (see
Step 7
Reconnect AC power cords to the server. The server powers up to standby power mode.
Step 8
Insert the USB thumb drive that you prepared in
Step 9
Return the server to main power mode by pressing the Power button on the front panel.
Step 10
The server boots with the updated BIOS boot block. When the BIOS detects a valid recovery.cap (or
bios.cap) file on the USB thumb drive, it displays this message:
Found a valid recovery file...Transferring to Cisco IMC
System would flash the BIOS image now...
System would restart with recovered image after a few seconds...
Wait for server to complete the BIOS update, and then remove the USB thumb drive from the server.
Step 11
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After the server has fully booted, power off the server again and disconnect all power cords.
Step 12
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During the BIOS update, Cisco IMC shuts down the server and the screen goes blank for about
10 minutes. Do not unplug the power cords during this update. Cisco IMC powers on the server
after the update is complete.
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The recovery.cap (or bios.cap) file must be in the root directory of the USB thumb drive. Do not
rename this file. The USB thumb drive must be formatted with either FAT16 or FAT32 file
systems.
If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
During the BIOS update, Cisco IMC shuts down the server and the screen goes blank for about
10 minutes. Do not unplug the power cords during this update. Cisco IMC powers on the server
after the update is complete.
Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server, page
Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover, page
Step 2 into a USB port on the server.
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