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Obtaining the Upgrade Download the BIOS image file to a temporary folder on your hard drive. See Table 1 on page xix for a link to the update software. Note: Review the instructions and release notes that are provided in the readme file distributed with the BIOS image file before attempting a BIOS upgrade. The release notes contain critical information regarding jumper settings, specific fixes, or other information to complete the upgrade. Upgrading the BIOS Follow the instructions in the readme file that came with the BIOS upgrade. When the update completes, remove the bootable media from which you performed the upgrade. Caution: Do not power down the system during the BIOS update process! The system will reset automatically when the BIOS update process is completed. Note: You may encounter a CMOS Checksum error or other problem after reboot. If this happens, shut down the system and boot it again. CMOS checksum errors require that you enter Setup, check your settings, save your settings, and exit Setup. Recovering the BIOS 1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power. 2. Open the server. 3. Move the J1A2 BIOS Recovery Mode jumper from the default operation position, covering pins 1 and 2 to the BIOS Recovery position, covering pins 2 and 3 as indicated in the following diagram. 62 Intel® Server System SR1520ML User's Guide

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®
Server System SR1520ML User’s Guide
Obtaining the Upgrade
Download the BIOS image file to a temporary folder on your hard drive. See
Table 1 on
page xix
for a link to the update software.
Note:
Review the instructions and release notes that are provided in the readme file distributed
with the BIOS image file before attempting a BIOS upgrade. The release notes contain
critical information regarding jumper settings, specific fixes, or other information to
complete the upgrade.
Upgrading the BIOS
Follow the instructions in the readme file that came with the BIOS upgrade. When the
update completes, remove the bootable media from which you performed the upgrade.
Caution:
Do not power down the system during the BIOS update process! The system will reset
automatically when the BIOS update process is completed.
Note:
You may encounter a CMOS Checksum error or other problem after reboot. If this
happens, shut down the system and boot it again. CMOS checksum errors require that you
enter Setup, check your settings, save your settings, and exit Setup.
Recovering the BIOS
1.
Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
2.
Open the server.
3.
Move the J1A2 BIOS Recovery Mode jumper from the default operation position,
covering pins 1 and 2 to the BIOS Recovery position, covering pins 2 and 3 as
indicated in the following diagram.