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3. Print these instructions. This is very important because they are not on the
4. Follow the printed instructions to download, extract, and install the update.
Recovering from a POST/UEFI update failure
If power to your server is interrupted while the POST/UEFI is being updated
(flash update), your server might not restart correctly. If this happens, perform the
following procedure, which is commonly called Boot-block Recovery.
10. Insert the POST/UEFI update (flash) disc into the optical drive and press
11. After the recovery session is completed, the series of beeps will end, and the
12. Repeat step 1 through step 4.
13. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pin 1
14. Reinstall all parts and reconnect all cables that have been removed.
15. Reinstall the server cover and reconnect all the power cords and other cables.
16. Turn on the server and remove the disc from the optical drive.
Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program
The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of installing the
operating system and device drivers by performing the following tasks:
v Detects installed hardware devices
v Guides you through the process of creating a response file
v Prepares the hard disk drive for installation
v Prompts you to insert the operating-system installation disc
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screen after the download begins.
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the
server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect
all cables that are connected to the server.
2. Remove the server cover. See "Removing the server cover" on page 18.
3. Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the system board. Refer to
"System-board internal connectors" on page 14.
4. Remove all parts and disconnect all cables that might prevent your access to
the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper.
Note: You might need to remove the secondary hard disk drive to access the
Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper. See "Replacing the secondary hard disk
drive" on page 31.
5. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the
maintenance position (pin 2 and pin 3).
6. Reinstall all parts and reconnect all cables that have been removed.
7. Reinstall the server cover and reconnect the power cords for the server and
monitor to electrical outlets. See "Completing the parts replacement" on page
44.
8. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the server. When
the Please select boot device window displays, release the F12 key.
9. Select the optical drive of your choice as the first boot device.
Enter. The recovery begins. The recovery session will take two to three
minutes. During this time, you will hear a series of beeps.
system will automatically turn off.
and pin 2).
See "Completing the parts replacement" on page 44.
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