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Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html to check for
the latest version of the BIOS code.
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program
To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the message Press F1 for Setup appears, press F1. If an administrator
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
See the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more detailed
information about the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Configuring the Ethernet controller
The Ethernet controller is integrated on the system board. It provides an interface
for connecting to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network and provides 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
controller detects the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T)
and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and automatically
operates at that rate and mode.
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controller. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controller. For
device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see the
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the server. For
updated information about configuring the controller, see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html.
Updating the BMC firmware
Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program to
download a baseboard management controller firmware update. This program
updates the baseboard management controller firmware only and does not affect
any device drivers.
Important: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to update the baseboard
management controller firmware before you update the BIOS code. See "Updating
the firmware" on page 15.
To download the program, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/
xseries/index.html, select System x3455 from the Hardware list, and click Go. Click
the Download tab, and search for BMC software; then, copy the file Flash.exe to a
firmware update CD or diskette.
If you are using a CD or diskette, complete the following steps.
1. Turn on the server.
2. If you are using a CD, insert the firmware update CD into the CD-RW/DVD
3. If you are using a diskette, insert the firmware update diskette into the external
4. From a command line, type flash -? and press Enter.
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password has been set, you must type the administrator password to access
the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu.
drive.
USB diskette drive.
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