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Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program to
download a baseboard management controller firmware update. The firmware
update utility program updates the baseboard management controller firmware and
does not affect any device drivers.
Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to download the utility program; then, copy the
Flash.exe file to a firmware update diskette.
Note: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to update the server baseboard
management controller firmware before updating the BIOS code.
Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program
Use the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program to view or change SAS controller
settings.
Complete the following steps to start the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the message Press <CTRL><A> for Adaptec SAS/SATA Configuration
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to configure the controller settings.
Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to check for the latest version of the SAS
firmware.
Configuring the Ethernet controller
The Ethernet controller is integrated on the system board. It provides an interface
for connecting to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network and provides full-duplex
(FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on
the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server support auto-negotiation, the
controller detects the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T)
and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and automatically
operates at that rate and mode.
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controller. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controller. For
device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see the
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the server. For
updated information about configuring the controller, go to http://www.ibm.com/
support/.
Using the PXE boot agent utility program
The Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent utility program is part of the
BIOS code. You can use it to specify the startup order of devices and enable or
disable operating-system wake-up support.
Note: The server does not support changing the network boot protocol or
specifying the startup order of devices through the PXE boot agent utility program.
Complete the following steps to start the PXE boot agent utility program:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the Initializing Intel (R) Boot Agent Version X.X.XX PXE 2.0 Build
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IBM System x3850 Type 8863, 7362: Problem Determination and Service Guide
Utility appears, press Ctrl+A. If an administrator password has been set, you
are prompted to type the password.
XXX (WfM 2.0) prompt appears, press Ctrl+S. You have 2 seconds (by default)
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