Configuring Boot Watchdog Settings - Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX924 S4 Upgrade And Maintenance Manual

Basic software procedures
5.1.7.2

Configuring boot watchdog settings

If the system is to be started from removable boot media for firmware upgrade
purposes, the Boot watchdog needs to be disabled before starting maintenance
task. Otherwise, the Boot watchdog might initiate a system reboot before the
flash process is complete.
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CAUTION!
An incomplete firmware upgrade process may render the server
inaccessible or result in damaged / destroyed hardware.
Timer settings can be configured in the BIOS or using the management blade
web interface:
Configuring boot watchdog settings in the BIOS
Ê Open a virtual console for your server blade as described in section
"Launching a video redirection to a server blade" on page
Ê Switch on or restart your server blade.
Ê As soon as the startup screen appears, press the [F2] function key to enter
the BIOS.
Ê Select the Server Mgmt menu.
Ê Under Boot Watchdog set the Action setting to Continue.
Ê Save your changes and exit the BIOS.
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For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings,
refer to the "D3143 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY BX924 S4"
reference manual.
Configuring boot watchdog settings using the management blade web
interface
Ê Enter the management blade web interface.
Ê Open the Components – System – Server Blades – Server Blade-x menu for the
desired server blade.
Ê Select the Configuration tab and scroll to the ASR box.
Ê Deactivate the Enable Watchdog option.
Ê Click Apply for the changes to take effect.
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