119Appendix BUUppddaattiinngg tthhee BBMMCC FFiirrmmwwaarreeBMC Firmware Update UtilityThe BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) firmware update utility is a DOS-based program used to update BMC firmware code. This utility should only be run ifnew firmware code is necessary.BMC Firmware Update ProcedureBefore proceeding, read the BMC firmware release notes to determine which updateutility version is appropriate for the new firmware version.1. Copy the BMC firmware update utility download.EXE and BMC firmwareimage file QR1-1600xxx.bin to a bootable DOS diskette. Here, xxx meansthe BMC firmware version.NoticeDo not use memory management utilities (e.g. EMM386.EXE) in the DOSenvironment during the firmware update procedure. Management utilitiesmay cause the firmware update procedure to fail.2. Shut down the server and insert this diskette, then power on the server andboot to the diskette.3. At the DOS prompt (e.g. A:\>), type download –f S48Bxxx.BIN (not casesensitive) and press the ENTER key.4. Download displays a message during the flash in progress.5. Wait for the flash to complete and make sure no error or failure messageappears.6. Power off the server, unplug AC power core and remove the diskette, then,plug AC power core to power on the server.
