Chapter 6. Configuration Information And Instructions; Updating The Firmware - IBM System x3100 M4 Type 2582 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Chapter 6. Configuration information and instructions

This chapter provides information about updating the firmware and using the
configuration utilities.

Updating the firmware

Attention:
1. Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates.
2. Before you update the firmware, be sure to back up any data that is stored in
The firmware for the server is periodically updated and is available for download on
the IBM website. To check for the latest level of firmware, such as the server
firmware, vital product data (VPD) code, device drivers, and IMM2 firmware, go to
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ or http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/.
Download the latest firmware for the server; then, install the firmware, using the
instructions that are included with the downloaded files.
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.
A flash utility enables you to update hardware and server firmware and eliminates
the need to manually install new firmware or firmware updates from a physical
diskette or other medium. To find a flash utility, complete the following steps.
1. Go to http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-
2. Download IMM, uEFI, pDSA code from http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/.
3. Follow IMM, uEFI, pDSA readme file for firmware update
The following items are downloadable from the web at http://www.ibm.com/systems/
support/ or http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/:
v Server firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.
v IMM2 firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.
v Ethernet firmware is stored in ROM on the Ethernet controller.
v ServeRAID firmware is stored in ROM on the ServeRAID adapter.
v SAS/SATA firmware is stored in ROM on the SAS/SATA controller on the system
Major components contain VPD code. You can select to update the MT/Serial
Number in VPD code with Advanced Settings Utility after firmware update
procedure is completed.
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If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is
supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.
the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), in case any of the TPM characteristics are
changed by the new firmware. For instructions, see your encryption software
documentation.
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