IBM 86601RU Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 373
Updating the system BIOS, IBM Netfinity 5500 M20 BIOS Update, Diskette
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Updating the system BIOS Complete this procedure to update the system BIOS. 1. Insert the IBM Netfinity 5500 M20 BIOS Update Diskette in the diskette drive. 2. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart the server. The system begins the power-on self-test (POST). 3. Select 1 - Update POST/BIOS from the menu that contains various flash (update) options. 4. Select Y when you are asked if you would like to move the current POST/BIOS image to the backup ROM location. Important: The backup image of the current POST/BIOS is helpful with troubleshooting the upgrade, if troubleshooting becomes necessary. 5. Select N when you are asked if you would like to save the current code to a diskette. 6. You will be asked to choose which language you wish to use. Select your language (0-7) and press Enter to accept your choice. 7. Press Enter to start the update process. 8. Press Enter to confirm that you want to update the system BIOS. When the update process completes, you will be prompted to remove the diskette and press Enter to restart the system. 9. Remove the diskette and go to "Removing the shuttle and processor housing" on page 366. 4-way Xeon upgrade installation 365
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