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3 BIOS Update Introduction This section applies to all HP NetServers described in this guide. After upgrading the processor module(s) or adding a processor module to a NetServer, the BIOS may require updating. Updating the BIOS After installing the new processor module(s), restart the NetServer from the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM provided with the new processor module. NOTE You are not required to use the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM to reconfigure your system after installing the new processor. The NetServer should detect the new or additional processors automatically. However, HP recommends using the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM provided with the processor upgrade kit to ensure you have the latest drivers and information. CAUTION Versions of the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM other than the one provided with the upgrade kit may not contain the appropriate BIOS for these new processor modules. Therefore, use only the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM provided with the upgrade kit, or a later version for the HP NetServers described in this guide. Perform the following instructions to ensure the BIOS is up-to-date. 1. Restart the NetServer with the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM provided with the processor upgrade kit inserted in the CD-ROM drive. When you restart the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM, you may see a message similar to the one listed below: 27

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3
BIOS Update
Introduction
This section applies to all HP NetServers described in this guide. After upgrading
the processor module(s) or adding a processor module to a NetServer, the BIOS
may require updating.
Updating the BIOS
After installing the new processor module(s), restart the NetServer from the
HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM
provided with the new processor module.
NOTE
You are not required to use the
HP NetServer Navigator
CD-ROM
to reconfigure your system after installing the new
processor. The NetServer should detect the new or additional
processors automatically. However, HP recommends using the
HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM
provided with the processor
upgrade kit to ensure you have the latest drivers and
information.
CAUTION
Versions of the
HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM
other than
the one provided with the upgrade kit may not contain the
appropriate BIOS for these new processor modules. Therefore,
use only the
HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM
provided with
the upgrade kit, or a later version for the HP NetServers
described in this guide.
Perform the following instructions to ensure the BIOS is up-to-date.
1.
Restart the NetServer with the
HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM
provided
with the processor upgrade kit inserted in the CD-ROM drive.
When you restart the
HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM
, you may see a
message similar to the one listed below: