Integrated Bmc Force Update Procedure; Me Force Update Jumper - Kontron CG2300 Installation And Maintenance Manual

7.4

Integrated BMC Force Update Procedure

When performing the standard Integrated BMC firmware update procedure, the update utility places the Integrated BMC into an
update mode, allowing the firmware to load safely onto the flash device. In the unlikely event the Integrated BMC firmware
update process fails due to the Integrated BMC not being in the proper update state, the server board provides an Integrated
BMC Force Update jumper that forces the Integrated BMC into the proper update state.
The following procedure should be completed in the event the standard Integrated BMC firmware update process fails.
1. Power down and remove the AC power cord.
2. Open the server chassis. For instructions, see (A) in Chapter 6.
3. Move the jumper from the default operating position (covering pins 1 and 2) to the enabled position (covering pins 2 and 3).
4. Close the server chassis.
5. Reconnect the AC cord and power up the server.
6. Perform the Integrated BMC firmware update procedure as documented in the README.TXT file that is included in the
Integrated BMC firmware update package.
After successful completion of the firmware update process, the firmware update utility may generate an error stating that the
Integrated BMC is still in update mode.
7. Power down and unplug the AC power cord(s).
8. Open the server chassis.
9. Move the jumper from the enabled position (covering pins 2 and 3) to the disabled position (covering pins 1 and 2).
10. Close the server chassis.
11. Re-connect the AC cord(s) and power up the server.
Normal Integrated BMC functionality is disabled with the Force Integrated BMC Update jumper set to the enabled position.
NOTE:
The server should never be run with the Integrated BMC Force Update jumper set in this position. This jumper setting should only
be used when the standard firmware update process fails. This jumper should remain in the default/disabled position when the
server is running normally.
7.5

ME Force Update Jumper

When the ME Firmware Force Update jumper is moved from its default position, the ME is forced to operate in a reduced minimal
operating capacity. This jumper should only be used if the ME firmware has become corrupted and requires re-installation.
The following procedure should be followed.
1. Power down and remove the AC power cord(s).
2. Open the server chassis. For instructions, see (A) in Chapter 6.
3. Move the jumper from the default operating position (covering pins 1 and 2) to the enabled position (covering pins 2 and 3).
4. Close the server chassis.
5. Re-connect the AC cord(s) and power up the server.
6. Boot to the EFI shell and update the ME firmware using the "MEComplete.cap" file with the following command:
iflash32 /u /ni MEComplete.cap
7. Power down and unplug the AC power cord(s).
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