Upgrading The Bios; Preparing For The Upgrade - Intel SR1630GP - Server System - 0 MB RAM Service Manual

Key to Press
<F10>

Upgrading the BIOS

The upgrade utility allows you to upgrade the BIOS in flash memory. The code and data in
the upgrade file include the following:
•
On-board system BIOS, including the recovery code, BIOS Setup Utility, and
strings.
•
On-board video BIOS, and other option ROMs for devices embedded on the server
board.
•
OEM binary area
•
Microcode

Preparing for the Upgrade

The following steps explain how to prepare to upgrade the BIOS, including how to record
the current BIOS settings and obtain the upgrade utility.
Note: In the unlikely event that a BIOS error occurs during the BIOS update process, you may
need to follow a recovery process to return the system to service. See
References" on page x
Recording the Current BIOS Settings
1. Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the following message:
Press <F2> Key if you want to run SETUP
2. Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.
Note: Do not skip Step 2. You need these settings to configure your server at the end of the
procedure.
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Table 6. Setup Menu Key Use
Save and Exit - Pressing <F10> causes the following message to
display:
Setup Confirmation
Save Configuration changes and exit now?
If "Yes" is selected and <Enter> is pressed, all changes are saved and
Setup is exited. If "No" is selected and <Enter> is pressed, or <Esc> is
pressed, the user is returned to where they were before <F10> was
pressed without affecting any existing values.
for a link to necessary software and instructions.
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