IBM eServer xSeries 455 Faq page 17

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10. When the drive activity LED stops flashing, wait at least 5 minutes for the flash
11. Remove the Resource CD from the drive.
12. Repeat steps 2 on page 10 through 5. Then, continue with step 13.
13. Move the jumper on J28 to pins 1 and 2 to return to the normal startup mode.
14. Replace fans 3 and 4; then, close the covers.
15. Reconnect the cables and power cords to the rear of the server.
16. Restart the server.
Note: You also might have to update the SAL/EFI to the current level. See
Remote update of SAL/EFI code using the service processor might fail
Description: While the SAL/EFI code is being updated remotely using the service
processor, the update might fail and the following message might appear in the
error log: Flash of BIOS (I32) via LAN failed for USERID ... Failed due to
incorrect checksum.
Solution: In the unlikely event that this problem occurs, retry the remote update.
3. Disconnect the cables and power cords from the rear of the server.
Attention:
When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to
avoid damage from static electricity. See the documentation that comes with
the server for details about handling these devices.
4. Remove fans 3 and 4.
5. Locate the SAL/EFI code-page jumper (J28) on the I/O board.
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2
3
Jumper (J28)
6. If there is a jumper on J28, move the jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3
to enable the SAL/EFI backup code page. If there is no jumper, add one to J28
pins 2 and 3.
7. Replace fans 3 and 4.
8. Reconnect the cables and power cords to the rear of the server.
9. Restart the server and follow the instructions on the screen. Within 2 minutes,
the drive activity LED on the DVD/CD-RW drive flashes several times,
indicating that the recovery flash image is being read. If the LED does not
flash, repeat this process using a different CD containing the recovery flash
image.
If the LED still does not flash, you might need to have the I/O board replaced
to correct the problem. Call for service.
update to be completed.
"Firmware updates" on page 8 for more information.
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