Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controllers; Updating The Dmi/Smbios Data - Lenovo ThinkServer RS110 Type 6435 Hardware Maintenance Manual

SAS Topology
Advanced Adapter Properties

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers

The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide an
interface for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and provide
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 controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or
1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and
automatically operate at that rate and mode.
Note: The Ethernet controller for Ethernet connector 1 supports Serial over LAN
(SOL).
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers. For
device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see the
Broadcom NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the server.
To find updated information about configuring the controllers, complete the following
steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual
procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers
3. Select Servers from the Brand list.
4. From Family list, select ThinkServer RS110, and click Continue.
5. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.

Updating the DMI/SMBIOS data

You must update the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) when the system board
is replaced. To update the DMI, complete the following steps:
1. Copy the DMI/SMBIOS utility (flash2.exe) from the BIOS flash diskette to a DOS
2. Insert the diskette into a diskette drive that is connected to the server.
3. Restart the server from the diskette.
4. At the a:\ prompt, type flash2.exe, and press Enter.
View information about the devices that are directly attached to the selected
SAS controller and which devices make up RAID arrays. Format and verify
an attached device.
View the SAS properties and change the following items for the selected
controller:
v Global properties
v Cylinder head sector (CHS) mapping
v Advanced device properties, such as I/O timeouts and LUNs to scan
v Spin-up properties
v PHY properties
from the Select your product list.
bootable diskette (see "Updating the firmware" on page 13 for information about
downloading and using firmware).
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