IBM 847651U Handbook - Page 87

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 3. Select Remote Administration; then, press Enter. 4. To enable update POST/BIOS over the network, select Enabled (default setting). To disable, select Disabled. You might need to perform a POST/BIOS (flash) update under the following circumstances: When you receive a system message instructing you to do so When you install a new microprocessor (see "Working with microprocessors" on page 126) When you receive certain error codes, such as 167 (see "POST message table" on page 169) When you change certain configuration switch settings (see "Setting the microprocessor speed switches" on page 258 and "Setting the ROM operation mode switch (BIOS recovery)" on page 262) Before you can perform a POST/BIOS (flash) update, you must create a Flash BIOS Diskette as follows: 1. Insert a blank, 3.5-inch, formatted 2 MB diskette into diskette drive A. 2. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web and download the appropriate flash update program. Review the applicable README files, and use this information to create the Flash BIOS diskette. 3. If applicable, follow any additional instructions on the screen. Note: The server is shipped with the Remote Administration feature set to Enabled. To ensure that the POST/BIOS update (flash) procedure works properly, do not change this default value. To perform a POST/BIOS (flash) update, insert the Flash BIOS Diskette into the primary diskette drive and run the Flash Utility program. Follow the instructions in the program. Chapter 3. Configuring your server 53