Thinkserver Easyupdate Firmware Updater; Bios Update Utilities; Raid Configuration Utilities; Diagnostic Programs - Lenovo 70AL Maintenance Manual

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with your server on a self-starting (bootable) ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD. The user guide for the program is
also on the DVD and can be accessed directly from the program interface. For detailed information, see
"Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program" on page 54.

ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater

The ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program (hereinafter referred to as the Firmware Updater
program) enables you to maintain your server firmware up to date and helps you avoid unnecessary server
outages. The Firmware Updater program is provided on the Lenovo Support Web site. For more information
about downloading and using the Firmware Updater program, see "Updating the firmware" on page 62.

BIOS update utilities

The BIOS firmware keeps updating after the shipment of the server. Lenovo maintains pages on the Support
Web site and provides the BIOS update utilities with instructions for download to help you update the BIOS if
needed. For more information, see "Updating or recovering the BIOS" on page 53 and "Updating the
firmware" on page 62.

RAID configuration utilities

Your server supports onboard SATA software RAID. If a required RAID card is installed, your server also
supports advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID configurations. For detailed information, see "Configuring
RAID" on page 57.

Diagnostic programs

The following diagnostic programs are available for you to diagnose server problems:
• ThinkServer Diagnostic Tool
• ThinkServer System Profile Collection Tool
For more information, see "Using a diagnostic program" on page 153.

Locations

This topic provides information to help you locate your server components.

Machine type, model, and serial number label

This topic helps you locate the two labels that contain the machine type, model, and serial number
information for your server. The two labels are the same. One is on the front bezel and the other is on
the chassis.
The machine type, model, and serial number identify your server. When you contact Lenovo for help, the
information helps support technicians to identify your server and provide faster service.
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