Chapter 6. Configuration information and instructionsThis topic provides general information about the configuration.This chapter provides information about updating the firmware and using theconfiguration utilities.Updating the firmwareThis topic provides instructions for updating the firmware.Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. Ifthe device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code issupported for the cluster solution before you update the code.Before you attach a memory expansion module to the server and try to use it, youmust update the UEFI firmware and FPGA firmware with the latest level offirmware code. If you attach and try to use the memory expansion module withoutupdating the UEFI firmware and FPGA firmware, you might get unexpectedsystem behavior, or the server might not power on. For special instructions tofollow before you attach the memory expansion module to the server, go to .The firmware for the server is periodically updated and is available for downloadfrom the web. To check for the latest level of firmware, such as UEFI firmware,FPGA firmware, vital product data (VPD) code, device drivers, and integratedmanagement module firmware, go to .Attention: Before you update the firmware, be sure to back up any keys that arestored 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.In a two-node configuration, make sure that the UEFI firmware, FPGA firmware,and IMM code are at the same levels on all nodes.When you replace a device in the server, you might have to update the firmwarethat is stored in memory on the device or restore the pre-existing firmware from adiskette or CD image.v FPGA firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.v UEFI firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.v IMM firmware is stored in ROM on the IMM on 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 is stored in ROM on the integrated SATA controller.v SAS/SATA firmware is stored in ROM on the SAS/SATA controller on thesystem board.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2014 201
