Dell PowerEdge C6100

14 Using the Baseboard Management Controller
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Updating the BMC Firmware Through the GUI
Before beginning the firmware update, download the latest firmware version and save it on your
local system. During the update, the AC power of the managed system cannot be turned off, and
the GUI cannot be closed.
To update the firmware, follow these steps:
1 Click the Maintenance button to access the Firmware Update window.
2 Click the Enter Update Mode button.
3 Use the Select Firmware to Upload field to indicate the location of the firmware image.
Either browse to the location or enter the path. For example:
C:\Updates\V1.0\< image_name >
4 To force an update, click the Force Update checkbox. This forces the BMC to update the
image without first validating the target board, target product, and version number.
5 Click the Upload Firmware button.
6 A window appears with a message indicating that the firmware image has been verified and
compared to the existing device firmware. Click the
OK button.
7 The Preserve Configuration checkbox is selected by default. If you do not wish to preserve
configuration, click the checkbox to deselect it.
Click the
Start Upgrade button.
8 A window appears with a message indicating that clicking the OK button will start the
upgrade. Click the button to start the operation.