IBM 72335LU - System x3850 M2 User Manual

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3. Insert the firmware update diskette or CD into the CD or DVD drive.4. Turn on or restart the server. The server starts DOS from the diskette or CDand runs the necessary utilities.5. If prompted with questions, type Y and press Enter.Using the force BMC update jumperIf the normal firmware update procedure results in an inoperative BMC, change theposition of the force BMC update jumper (J57 on the microprocessor board) tobypass the operational firmware image.Attention: Before changing any switch settings or moving any jumpers, turn offthe server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. See the safetyinformation beginning on page v. Do not change settings or move jumpers on anysystem-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in this document.The following illustration shows the location of the force BMC update, and bootrecovery jumpers.Boot recovery (J17)Force BMCupdate(J57)1 23 41 2123While the server is turned off, place a jumper over pins 1 and 2 on J57. Then,perform a firmware update. Turn off the server again and remove the jumper frompins 1 and 2.Note: Only use the force BMC update jumper if the normal firmware updateprocedure fails and the operational firmware image is corrupted. Use of the forceBMC update jumper disables normal baseboard management controller operation.Using the management utility programUse the baseboard management controller management utility program to remotelymanage and configure a server. The following features are available from theprogram:66 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: User’s Guide