IBM x3455 - System - 7984 User Manual

Also see for 798431U: Specifications

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4. Follow the instructions on the screen.For the program to interface with the baseboard management controller, theparameters in the Intf.ini file must be set correctly. To modify the Intf.ini file, use thebaseboard management controller setup utility program or a text editor.Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utilityprogramUse the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program todownload a baseboard management controller firmware update. This programupdates the baseboard management controller firmware only and does not affectany device drivers.Important: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to update the baseboardmanagement controller firmware before you update the BIOS code.To download the program, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html, select System x3455 from the Hardware list, and click Go. Clickthe Download tab, and search for BMC software; then, copy the file Flash.exe to afirmware update CD or diskette.To update the firmware, use one of the following procedures:v If the Linux or Windows operating-system update package is available from theWorld Wide Web and you have obtained it, follow the instructions that come withthe package.v If you are using a CD or diskette, complete the following steps.1. Turn on the server.2. If you are using a CD, insert the firmware update CD into the CD-RW/DVDdrive.If you are using a diskette, insert the firmware update diskette into theexternal USB diskette drive.3. From a command line, type flash -? and press Enter.For the program to interface with the baseboard management controller, theparameters in the Intf.ini file must be set correctly. To modify the Intf.ini file, use thebaseboard management controller setup utility program or a text editor.Using the baseboard management controller SDR/FRU update utilityprogramUse the baseboard management controller SDR/FRU update utility program todownload an SDR/FRU update.To download the program, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html, select System x3455 from the Hardware list, and click Go. Clickthe Download tab, and search for BMC software; then, copy the file fsloader.exe toan SDR/FRU update CD or diskette.To start the baseboard management controller SDR/FRU update utility program,complete the following steps.1. Turn on the server.2. If you are using a CD, insert the SDR/FRU update CD into the CD-RW/DVDdrive.78 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User’s Guide