Chapter 2. Configuring; Updating Firmware And Device Drivers - Lenovo Flex System x440 Compute Node Installation And Service Manual

Chapter 2. Configuring

Use this information to update the firmware and use the configuration utilities.

Updating firmware and device drivers

Lenovo periodically makes UEFI code, IMM2 firmware, diagnostic firmware updates, and device driver
updates available for the compute node. Provisioning is the set of actions that you take to update the
firmware and device drivers and install the operating system. Several tools are available to help you update
the firmware and device drivers in the provisioning process.
Attention: Installing the wrong firmware or device-driver update might cause the compute node to
malfunction. Before you install a firmware or device-driver update, read any readme and change history files
that are provided with the downloaded update. These files contain important information about the update
and the procedure for installing the update, including any special procedure for updating from an early
firmware or device-driver version to the latest version.
Note: Follow the instructions in the readme file that comes with the firmware update.
• Lenovo XClarity Administrator
If a Lenovo XClarity Administrator is available, you can download, install, and manage firmware updates
for managed endpoints, including chassis, compute nodes, and I/O modules. You can assign compliance
policies to the managed endpoints to ensure that firmware on those endpoints remains compliant.
Note: Firmware updates can be applied to the hardware only. You cannot update device drivers using the
Lenovo XClarity Administrator.
For more information about using the Lenovo XClarity Administrator, see
documents/LNVO-XCLARIT
• Flex System Manager Update Manager
Flex System Manager Update Manager (if available) acquires, installs, and manages firmware and device
driver updates and monitors your compute nodes to ensure that they remain current. For more information
about Flex System Manager Update Manager, see
topic/ com.ibm.acc.8731.doc/ updating_firmware _ and_software.html
• UpdateXpress System Packs
UpdateXpress System Packs (UXSP) contain an integration-tested bundle of online, updateable firmware
and device drivers for your compute node. The Lenovo ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator uses
UpdateXpress System Packs to update the firmware and device drivers.
Typically, use UpdateXpress System Packs to update firmware and devices drivers for a compute node
that has previously been provisioned. For more information about UpdateXpress System Packs, see
http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/ portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-XPRESS
• Lenovo ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator
You can use Lenovo ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator to create bootable media that is suitable for
applying firmware updates and running preboot diagnostics. Using Lenovo ToolsCenter Bootable Media
Creator, you can create a single bootable image on supported media (such as CD, DVD, ISO image, USB
flash drive, or set of PXE files) that bundles multiple Flex System tools and updates from UpdateXpress
System Packs, which contain Windows and Linux® firmware updates.
Typically, use Lenovo ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator for the initial setup of a compute node. For
more information about the Lenovo Bootable Media Creator, see .
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