Chapter 3. Configuration information and instructionsThis chapter provides information about updating the firmware and using theconfiguration utilities.Updating the firmwareUse this information to update the system firmware.Important:: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated codeupdates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level ofcode is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.You can install code updates that are packaged as an UpdateXpress System Pack orUpdateXpress CD image. An UpdateXpress System Pack contains anintegration-tested bundle of online firmware and device-driver updates for yourserver. Use UpdateXpress System Pack Installer to acquire and apply UpdateXpressSystem Packs and individual firmware and device-driver updates. For additionalinformation and to download the UpdateXpress System Pack Installer, go to theToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter at http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-CENTER and click UpdateXpress SystemPack Installer.When you click an update, an information page is displayed, including a list of theproblems that the update fixes. Review this list for your specific problem; however,even if your problem is not listed, installing the update might solve the problem.Be sure to separately install any listed critical updates that have release dates thatare later than the release date of the UpdateXpress System Pack or UpdateXpressimage.The firmware for the server is periodically updated and is available for downloadon the IBM wb site. To check for the latest level of firmware, such as the UEFIfirmware, vital product data (VPD) code, device drivers, and integratedmanagement module (IMM) firmware, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/.Attention: Before you update the firmware, be sure to back up any data that isstored in the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), in case any of the TPMcharacteristics are changed by the new firmware. For instructions, see yourencryption software documentation.Download the latest firmware for the server; then, install the firmware, using theinstructions that are included with the downloaded files.When you replace a device in the server, you might have to either update thefirmware that is stored in memory on the device or restore the pre-existingfirmware from a diskette or CD image.The following list indicates where the firmware is stored:v UEFI firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.v IMM2 firmware is stored in ROM on the IMM2 on the system board.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2014 87
