14. Replace the server cover.
15. Turn on the server and observe the server POST process for correct operation.
Zero-mode flash for ServeRAID-8s (optional controller)
To perform a zero-mode flash update for a ServeRAID-8s SAS/SATA PCI-e
Controller, complete the following steps:
1. Obtain a 2-pin jumper connector.
2. Download and create the ServeRAID-8s flash diskettes from the IBM
ServeRAID Support CD version 9.0 (containing build 15407 or later) or
download the individual diskettes (two total) from the ServeRAID Matrix Web
site; go to http://www-304.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/
docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-RAID&brandind=5000008 or complete the following
steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for
locating firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is
described in this document.
a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
b. Under Product support, click System x.
c. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.
d. Under Related downloads, click ServeRAID to display the matrix of
downloadable ServeRAID files.
Detailed instructions for building these diskettes are provided in the readme
file.
3. Turn off the server and remove the cover.
4. Determine whether the flash jumper is accessible. If it is not, remove the
ServeRAID-8s controller.
5. Locate the flash jumper, which is labeled on the upper right hand corner of the
controller as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. ServeRAID-8s zero-mode flash jumper
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