6. Disconnect all power cables from the server, and wait at least 30 seconds.
CAUTION: After flashing the System Programmable Logic Devices, the power must cycle
for the changes to take effect. All power cables must be unplugged for at least 30 seconds to
allow the components to lose their residual charge. Pressing the power button is not sufficient.
7. If installing new processors (“Processor” (page 44)), install them now.
8. Connect the power cables to the server.
9. Power up the server.
10. HP recommends verifying post by watching POST codes through iLO IRC (bottom banner).
Flashing firmware using Smart Components
CAUTION: Physical access to the server is required for updating these components. This procedure
cannot be performed remotely or with automated deployment.
NOTE: Read through the entire firmware update process before beginning.
Procedure for Windows and Linux operating systems
CAUTION: All steps of this procedure must be performed in the exact order given in this
procedure. Once the upgrade is started, complete the entire update. Do not stop at any point
during the update.
NOTE: While upgrading the firmware, do not power off the server or attempt any operations.
NOTE: This procedure will take approximately 2 - 4 hours to complete.
This procedure uses Smart Components. Smart Components are self-extracting executables, with
a filename based on the component number.
1. Obtain the latest BIOS (System ROM) and device drivers:
a. Go to the Contact HP United States (http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/
contact_us.html) webpage.
b. Select Support and Driver downloads.
c. Select Drivers and Software.
d. Enter a product name/number (for example: DL980), and click Search.
e. Click HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Server.
f. To retrieve an index of all available drivers, system management applications, BIOS,
firmware, software, and utilities, click your operating system.
2. The appropriate device driver must be installed and running before using this flash component.
CAUTION: If the appropriate device driver is not installed and running before using this
flash component, you will receive the following error message if the driver is not running. "The
software is not supported for installation on this system. You must install the iLO Channel
Interface driver to use this component."
• On the Windows operating system, install the HP ProLiant iLO 3 Management Controller
Driver Package.
• On the Linux operating system, install the HP ProLiant Channel Interface Device Driver
for iLO.
3. Follow the component installation instructions to flash BIOS (System ROM).
4. Power down to Stand-By.
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