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Updating the firmware 
Updating the firmware overview 
To update the management module firmware from an application, download the HP Flash Utility on the 
HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower
), and follow the attached instructions. 
If the firmware is corrupted and updates using the HP Flash Utility are prevented, you can update the 
firmware using the bootloader. This process is only available when the application is damaged. 
To update the firmware from the bootloader: 
1.  Be sure that you have connected the configuration cable ("Connecting the configuration cable" on 
page 21) to the management module and the host computer. 
2.  Launch a terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminal ("Launching a terminal emulation 
program" on page 21). The following menu appears: 
RAM test: PASS 
 
Boot Loader version 1.6.1 
 
1) Serial Upgrade 
2) TFTP Upgrade 
3) Exit 
Enter Option: 
3.  Follow the on-screen instructions.