Chapter 3. Configuration information and instructionsThis information provides instructions for configuring the server.This chapter provides information about updating the firmware and using theconfiguration utilities.Updating the firmwareThis information describes how to update the server firmware.Note:v Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates.If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code issupported for the cluster solution before you update the code.v Before you update the firmware, be sure to back up any data that is stored inthe Trusted Platform Module (TPM), in case any of the TPM characteristics arechanged by the new firmware. For instructions, see your encryption softwaredocumentation.To check for the latest level of firmware, such as the UEFI firmware, vital productdata (VPD), device drivers, and integrated management module (IMM) firmware,go to http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/.Attention: Installing the wrong firmware or device-driver update might cause theserver to malfunction. Before you install a firmware or device-driver update, readany readme and change history files that are provided with the downloadedupdate. These files contain important information about the update and theprocedure for installing the update, including any special procedure for updatingfrom an early firmware or device-driver version to the latest version.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?brand=5000008&lndocid=TOOL-CENTER and clickUpdateXpress System Pack 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. Download the latest firmwarefor the server; then, install the firmware, using the instructions that are includedwith the downloaded files.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2013 137
