Downloading And Installing The Latest Version Of The Firmware; Downloading The Latest Version Of The Firmware; Installing The Latest Version Of The Firmware On The Server - HP Integrity rx2800 - i2 User's & Service Manual

1. View the monitor controls. Adjust contrast and brightness as required.
2. Inspect all power and interconnecting cables. Verify that all console connectors are fully
engaged.
3. Verify that all iLO 3 MP board connectors are fully engaged.
4. Exercise the appropriate self-test features of the console software.

Downloading and installing the latest version of the firmware

HP makes every effort to provide you with the most current version of firmware. However, there
can be instances when this is not the case.
To ensure that you have the latest version of the firmware running on the server, download the
latest version of the firmware from the web, and create a CD to install the firmware on the server.

Downloading the latest version of the firmware

1. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport
2. Select Download Drivers and Software.
3. Select Itanium-Based Servers from the Server category.
4. Select your product from the servers listed.
5. Select your operating system.
6. Select the firmware package you want to download.
7. Download the firmware package, and follow the instructions for updating the firmware included
in the release notes.

Installing the latest version of the firmware on the server

1. Initiate a server console session.
2. Insert the CD with a copy of the latest version of the firmware.
3. Using the UEFI Boot Manager menu, boot to the drive that contains the CD with the updated
firmware.
4. Follow the instructions to update the firmware.
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