Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controller; Updating The Firmware; Using The Easyupdate Firmware Updater Tool - Lenovo ThinkServer TD200x Hardware Maintenance Manual

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller

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.
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.

Updating the firmware

The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Support Web
site. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for the latest level of firmware, such as unified extensible
firmware interface (UEFI) code, vital product data (VPD) code, device drivers, and service processor firmware.
When you replace a device in the server, you might have to either update the server with the latest version of
the firmware that is stored in memory on the device or restore the pre-existing firmware from a diskette or
CD image.
• UEFI code is stored in ROM on the system board.
• IMM firmware is stored in ROM on the baseboard management controller on the system board.
• Ethernet firmware is stored in ROM on the Ethernet controller.
• ServeRAID firmware is stored in ROM on the SAS controller.
• SAS firmware is stored in ROM on the integrated RAID controller on the system board.
• Major components contain vital product data (VPD) code. You can select to update the VPD code during
the UEFI code update procedure.
The following items are downloadable at http://www.lenovo.com/support:
• Diagnostic programs
• IMM firmware
• Ethernet firmware

Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater tool

ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater is a software application that enables you to maintain your
system firmware up to date and helps you avoid unnecessary outages. Firmware Updater updates the server
firmware in two steps, by updating system and adapter firmware and updating hard disk drive (HDD) firmware.
To update your system, first go the Lenovo Support Web site and obtain the ISO file.
1. Go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support.
2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from
the Select your product list.
3. From Family list, select ThinkServer TD200x, and click Continue.
4. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.
5. Download the ThinkServer firmware update media ISO file.
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