When Bios Firmware Update Fails - Supermicro SuperServer AS -1015A-MT User Manual

6. To find out if a component is good, swap this component with a new one to see if the
system will work properly. If so, then the old component is bad. You can also install the
component in question in another system. If the new system works, the component is good
and the old system has problems.

When BIOS Firmware Update Fails

If the BIOS firmware fails to be updated or accidental disconnection causes firmware update
fail, follow these steps to update BIOS firmware:
1. Locate these two files in the BIOS package and save them in a USB 2.0 flash drive:
BIOSUBU.BIN and the BIOS image file, e.g., "BIOS_H13SAE-1C97_20230329_1.0_
STDsp.bin."
2. Rename the BIOS image file (e.g., "BIOS_H13SAE-1C97_20230329_1.0_STDsp.bin.") as
"PSPBIOS.IMG.
3. While the system is in shutdown state, insert the flash drive to the designated USB port, hold
down the Update button on the motherboard and press the Power button on the system.
4. Wait about ten minutes for the update to complete. When the update is complete, the
system will automatically restart.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support
BIOS Update Button
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The Designated USB Port