IBM System x3250 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Also see for System x3250: Installation and user guide Installation guide User guide Specifications

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Chapter 5. Configuration information and instructionsThis chapter provides information about updating the firmware and using theconfiguration utilities.Updating the firmwareThe firmware for the server is periodically updated and is available for download onthe Web. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html tocheck for the latest level of firmware, such as BIOS code, vital product data (VPD)code, device drivers, and service processor firmware. Download the latest firmwarefor the server; then, install the firmware, using the instructions that are included withthe downloaded file.When you replace a device in the server, you might have to either update theserver with the latest version of the firmware that is stored in memory on the deviceor restore the pre-existing firmware from a diskette or CD image.v BIOS code is stored in ROM on the system board.v BMC firmware is stored in ROM on the mini-baseboard management controlleron the system board.v Ethernet firmware is stored in ROM on the Ethernet controller.v ServeRAID firmware is stored in ROM on the ServeRAID adapter.v SATA firmware (simple-swap models) is stored in ROM on the integrated SATAcontroller.v SAS/SATA firmware (hot-swap models) is stored in ROM on the SAS/SATAcontroller on the system board.Configuring the serverThe ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools andinstallation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. Use this CDduring the initial installation of the server to configure basic hardware features andto simplify the operating-system installation.In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you can use the followingconfiguration programs to customize the server hardware:v Configuration/Setup Utility programv LSI Logic Configuration Utility programv Baseboard management controller SMBridge management utility programFor more information about these programs, see “Configuring the server” in theUser’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDThe ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides programs to detect the servermodel and installed optional hardware devices, configure the server hardware,provide device drivers, and help you install the operating system. For informationabout the supported operating-system versions, see the label on the CD. If theServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with the server, you candownload the latest version from http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 107