task. Otherwise, the boot watchdog might initiate a system reboot before the
flash process is complete.
CAUTION
An incomplete firmware upgrade process may render the server
inaccessible or result in damaged/destroyed hardware.
Timer settings can be configured in the BIOS or using the iRMC S5 web
interface.
Disabling the boot watchdog in the BIOS
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Enter the BIOS.
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Select the Management menu.
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Set Boot W
atchdog to Enabled.
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Set Action to Continue.
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Save your changes and exit the BIOS.
For more information on BIOS settings, see the corresponding BIOS
Setup Utility reference manual.
Disabling the boot watchdog using the iRMC S5 web interface
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Log in to the iRMC S5 web interface.
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Select the Settings menu.
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Open the Server Management
page.
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In the
Boot Watchdog group, check the Enable Boot Watchdog Support
option. The Enable Boot Watchdog Support option must be selected.
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Select Continue from the Watchdog Action list.
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Click Apply for the changes to take effect.
For more information on iRMC settings, see the iRMC user guides.
Basic software procedures
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