Using The Thinkserver Easystartup Program - Lenovo ThinkServer TS460 User Manual And Hardware Maintenance Manual

• If the power to your server is interrupted while the POST and BIOS are being updated, your server might
not restart properly. Ensure that you perform the BIOS update procedure in an environment with a steady
power supply. Besides, ensure that your server can restart successfully without encountering hardware
problems.
• If you have updated the BIOS firmware, all the BIOS settings become the default settings of the updated
BIOS version. You need to check and reconfigure the BIOS settings for your specific needs.
To update (flash) the BIOS, do the following:
1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers
update package.
2. Download the BIOS update package and the TXT file that contains installation instructions.
3. Print the TXT file and follow the instructions to update (flash) the BIOS.
4. Check and reconfigure the BIOS settings for your specific needs based on your note or refer to "Using
the Setup Utility program" on page 37 after the BIOS update process is completed.
Recovering from a BIOS update failure
If the power to your server is interrupted while the BIOS is being updated, your server might not restart
correctly. Perform the following procedure to recover from the BIOS update failure.
To recover from a BIOS update failure, do the following:
1. Go to
http://www.lenovo.com/support
recovery package.
2. Put the ROM file to a bootable USB memory key.
3. Insert the USB memory key to the server.
4. Reconnect the server to an ac power source.
5. Press the power button to turn on the server. The recovery process starts automatically. To prevent
permanent damage, do not turn off the server during the recovery process. When the recovery process
is completed, the server turns on automatically.
6. Check and configure the BIOS settings for your specific needs. See "Using the Setup Utility program" on
page 37.
7. If the operating system of your server is installed under EFI mode, reinstall the operating system after
recovering the BIOS.
Note: If you cannot recover the BIOS after using the instructions in this topic, the BIOS read-only memory
(ROM) might be damaged. You must replace the system board. Contact the Lenovo Customer Support
Center. See "Calling for service" on page 132.

Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported
Windows and Linux operating systems and device drivers on your server. The program works with your
Windows or Linux operating system installation disc to automate the process of installing the operating
system and associated device drivers.
To download the ThinkServer EasyStartup program image and burn it into a disc or a USB flash drive, do the
following:
1. Go to
http://www.lenovo.com/support
ThinkServer EasyStartup program.
and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate the BIOS
and follow the instructions on the Web page to download the BIOS
and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate the
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