Gateway 9510 Gateway 9510 Server User Guide - Page 40

Updating the baseboard management controller firmware Updating the baseboard management controller firmware The baseboard management controller (BMC) performs several system management functions such as: ■ Monitoring field replaceable units (FRU) and sensor data records (SDR) (the information provided depends on the option selected) ■ Managing nonvolatile storage for the system event log and sensor data records ■ Interfacing with the emergency management port to send alerts and interact with remote management systems. You should update the BMC firmware when you install an IMM Module, or when Gateway Customer Care has instructed you to update it. Important The initial firmware update after installing or upgrading the IMM Module also requires a Boot Block update and a Force Firmware update, but subsequent firmware updates do not. Important If Gateway Server Manager (GSM) software is installed, it must be uninstalled prior to installing or upgrading an IMM module. For additional information, see "Installing an Intel Management Module (IMM)" on page 76. To update the BMC firmware without Boot Block and Force Firmware updates: 1 Create a DOS-bootable USB Disk-on-key device or DOS-bootable CD. 2 Download the BMC update file from support.gateway.com. 3 Follow the instructions included with the update file. 4 Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cord and wait for the Standby power LED to turn off. To update the BMC firmware with Boot Block and Force Firmware updates: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 41. Make sure that you disconnect the power cords, and wait until the Standby power LED turns off. www.gateway.com 35