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HPUpdate Utility and HP NetServer LE, LF, HP Flash Memory Update Utility and the HP NetServer LM

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w Perform an NVRAM update with minimal user interaction (whisper mode). Typically used in a manufacturing environment. Example: A:\hpupdate -1 -e -p Update the system language to French, do not change the versions of any components (system BIOS, Video BIOS, etc.) and clear the screen if the user aborts the language update process. HPUpdate Utility and HP NetServer LE, LF 1. Set the BIOS switch in the computer to UNLOCKed. 2. Insert the HPUpdate Utility diskette in drive A. 3. Type A:\hpupdate or restart (reboot) the computer. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to perform the update. 5. LOCK the BIOS switch when you finish. If you need further information while you are using the utility, press F1 at the screen for which you need help. CAUTION Although the HPUpdate Utility includes safeguards to protect the EEPROM from damage, it is still possible to damage the computer's EEPROM if there is a loss of power while the update is in progress. You will see a warning about this before the update process begins. If the update is in progress and there is a loss of power to the computer, replace the System Board for the computer. If the HPUpdate Utility indicates that it has encountered errors during the update process, you will be requested to either retry or abort the operation. RETRY the update at least once before aborting the operation. Aborting the operation damages the EPROM, and you will have to install a new System Board. However, as long as you do not remove power from the computer, you may still be able to use the computer until you receive the replacement System Board. Using the Configuration Utility with the HPUpdate Utility If configuration utility requests that you insert the HPUpdate Utility diskette into drive A, you do not have to restart (reboot) the system to use the HPUpdate Utility. The configuration utility will ensure a SAFE environment before asking you to put the HPUpdate Utility diskette into drive A. HP Flash Memory Update Utility and the HP NetServer LM To "flash" the BIOS: 1. Insert the HP Flash Memory Update Utility diskette in drive A. 2. Reboot the server. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to perform the update. A. Press ENTER to continue to the Main Menu. B. Select Update FLASH Memory Area from a File and press ENTER C. Press ENTER to Update System BIOS. D. Press TAB to select Files. E. Press ENTER to begin the update. 23

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Perform an NVRAM update with minimal user interaction (whisper mode). Typically used in
a manufacturing environment.
Example:
A:\hpupdate -1 -e -p
Update the system language to French, do not change the versions of any components (system BIOS, Video
BIOS, etc.) and clear the screen if the user aborts the language update process.
HPUpdate Utility and HP NetServer LE, LF
1.
Set the BIOS switch in the computer to UNLOCKed.
2.
Insert the HPUpdate Utility diskette in drive A.
3.
Type A:\hpupdate or restart (reboot) the computer.
4.
Follow the instructions on the screen to perform the update.
5.
LOCK the BIOS switch when you finish. If you need further information while you are using the
utility, press F1 at the screen for which you need help.
CAUTION
Although the HPUpdate Utility includes safeguards to protect the EEPROM from
damage, it is still possible to damage the computer's EEPROM if there is a loss of
power while the update is in progress. You will see a warning about this before the
update process begins.
If the update is in progress and there is a loss of power to the computer, replace the System Board for the
computer.
If the HPUpdate Utility indicates that it has encountered errors during the update process, you will be
requested to either retry or abort the operation. RETRY the update at least once before aborting the
operation.
Aborting the operation damages the EPROM, and you will have to install a new System Board. However, as
long as you do not remove power from the computer, you may still be able to use the computer until you
receive the replacement System Board.
Using the Configuration Utility with the HPUpdate Utility
If configuration utility requests that you insert the HPUpdate Utility diskette into drive A, you do not have to
restart (reboot) the system to use the HPUpdate Utility. The configuration utility will ensure a SAFE
environment before asking you to put the HPUpdate Utility diskette into drive A.
HP Flash Memory Update Utility and the HP NetServer LM
To "flash" the BIOS:
1.
Insert the HP Flash Memory Update Utility diskette in drive A.
2.
Reboot the server.
3.
Follow the instructions on the screen to perform the update.
A.
Press ENTER to continue to the Main Menu.
B.
Select Update FLASH Memory Area from a File and press ENTER
C. Press ENTER to Update System BIOS.
D. Press TAB to select F
iles.
E.
Press ENTER to begin the update.