Lenovo ThinkServer TS440 (English) User Guide - Page 24

BIOS update utilities, RAID configuration utilities, Diagnostic programs, Locations, Machine type

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BIOS update utilities The BIOS firmware keeps updating after the shipment of the server. Lenovo maintains pages on the Support Web site and provides the BIOS update utilities with instructions for download to help you update the BIOS if needed. For more information, see "Updating or recovering the BIOS" on page 53 and "Updating the firmware" on page 62. RAID configuration utilities Your server supports onboard SATA software RAID. If a required RAID card is installed, your server also supports advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID configurations. For detailed information, see "Configuring RAID" on page 57. Diagnostic programs The following diagnostic programs are available for you to diagnose server problems: • ThinkServer Diagnostic Tool • ThinkServer System Profile Collection Tool For more information, see "Using a diagnostic program" on page 161. Locations This topic provides information to help you locate your server components. Machine type, model, and serial number label This topic helps you locate the two labels that contain the machine type, model, and serial number information for your server. The two labels are the same. One is on the front bezel and the other is on the chassis. The machine type, model, and serial number identify your server. When you contact Lenovo for help, the information helps support technicians to identify your server and provide faster service. 12 ThinkServer TS440 User Guide

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BIOS update utilities
The BIOS firmware keeps updating after the shipment of the server. Lenovo maintains pages on the Support
WebsiteandprovidestheBIOSupdateutilitieswithinstructionsfordownloadtohelpyouupdatetheBIOSif
needed. For more information, see “Updating or recovering the BIOS” on page 53 and “Updating the
firmware” on page 62.
RAID configuration utilities
Your server supports onboard SATA software RAID. If a required RAID card is installed, your server also
supports advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID configurations. For detailed information, see “Configuring
RAID” on page 57.
Diagnostic programs
The following diagnostic programs are available for you to diagnose server problems:
• ThinkServer Diagnostic Tool
• ThinkServer System Profile Collection Tool
For more information, see “Using a diagnostic program” on page 161.
Locations
This topic provides information to help you locate your server components.
Machine type, model, and serial number label
This topic helps you locate the two labels that contain the machine type, model, and serial number
information for your server. The two labels are the same. One is on the front bezel and the other is on
the chassis.
The machine type, model, and serial number identify your server. When you contact Lenovo for help, the
information helps support technicians to identify your server and provide faster service.
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