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Upgrading the BIOS

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Key to Press Table 4. Setup Menu Key Use Description Save and Exit - Pressing causes the following message to appear: Save Configuration and reset? [Yes] [No] If "Yes" is selected and the key is pressed, all changes are saved and Setup is exited. If "No" is selected and the key is pressed, or the key is pressed, the user is returned to where they were before was pressed without affecting any existing values. Upgrading the BIOS The upgrade utility allows you to upgrade the BIOS in flash memory. The code and data in the upgrade file include the following: • On-board system BIOS, including the recovery code, BIOS Setup Utility, and strings. • On-board video BIOS, SATA BIOS, and other option ROMs for devices embedded on the server board. • OEM binary area • Microcode Preparing for the Upgrade The steps below explain how to prepare to upgrade the BIOS, including how to record the current BIOS settings and how to obtain the upgrade utility. Note: In the unlikely event that a BIOS error occurs during the BIOS update process, a recovery process may need to be followed to return the system to service. See Table 1 on page xix for a link to necessary software and instructions. Recording the Current BIOS Settings 1. Boot the computer and press when you see the message: Press Key if you want to run SETUP 2. Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program. Note: Do not skip step 2. You will need these settings to configure your computer at the end of the procedure. Intel® Server System SR1520ML User's Guide 61

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Intel
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Server System SR1520ML User’s Guide
61
Upgrading the BIOS
The upgrade utility allows you to upgrade the BIOS in flash memory. The code and data in
the upgrade file include the following:
•
On-board system BIOS, including the recovery code, BIOS Setup Utility, and
strings.
•
On-board video BIOS, SATA BIOS, and other option ROMs for devices embedded
on the server board.
•
OEM binary area
•
Microcode
Preparing for the Upgrade
The steps below explain how to prepare to upgrade the BIOS, including how to record the
current BIOS settings and how to obtain the upgrade utility.
Note:
In the unlikely event that a BIOS error occurs during the BIOS update process, a recovery
process may need to be followed to return the system to service. See
Table 1 on page xix
for a link to necessary software and instructions.
Recording the Current BIOS Settings
1.
Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the message:
Press <F2> Key if you want to run SETUP
2.
Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.
Note:
Do not skip step 2. You will need these settings to configure your computer at the end of
the procedure.
<F10>
Save and Exit - Pressing <F10> causes the following message to
appear:
Save Configuration and reset?
[Yes] [No]
If "Yes" is selected and the <Enter> key is pressed, all changes are
saved and Setup is exited. If "No" is selected and the <Enter> key is
pressed, or the <Esc> key is pressed, the user is returned to where they
were before <F10> was pressed without affecting any existing values.
Table 4. Setup Menu Key Use
Key to Press
Description