13. From a command line, type filename-s, where filename is the name of the
executable file that you downloaded with the firmware update package. Monitor
the firmware update until completion.
14. Turn off the server and disconnect all power cords and external cables, and
then remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 177
15. Remove any adapters that impede access to the UEFI boot recovery jumper
block (J29) (see “Removing a PCI adapter from a PCI riser-card assembly” on
page 190).
16. Move the UEFI boot block recovery jumper (J29) from pins 2 and 3 back to the
primary position (pins 1 and 2).
17. Reinstall any adapter that you removed before (see “Installing a PCI adapter in
a PCI riser-card assembly” on page 191).
18. Reinstall the server cover (see “Installing the cover” on page 178); then,
reconnect all power cords.
19. Restart the server. The power-on self-test (POST) starts. If this does not
recover the primary bank, continue with the following steps.
20. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 177).
21. Reset the CMOS by removing the system battery (see “Removing the battery”
on page 229).
22. Leave the system battery out of the server for approximately 5 to 15 minutes.
23. Reinstall the system battery (see “Installing the battery” on page 231).
24. Reinstall the server cover (see “Installing the cover” on page 178); then,
reconnect all power cords.
25. Restart the server. The power-on self-test (POST) starts.
26. If these recovery efforts fail, contact your IBM service representative for
support.
See “System-board switches and jumpers” on page 17 for more information about
the switches and jumpers.
In-band automated boot recovery method
Note: Use this method if the BOARD LED on the light path diagnostics panel is lit
and there is a log entry or Booting Backup Image is displayed on the firmware
splash screen; otherwise, use the in-band manual recovery method.
1. Boot the server to an operating system that is supported by the firmware update
package that you downloaded.
2. Perform the firmware update by following the instructions that are in the
firmware update package readme file.
3. Restart the server.
4. At the firmware splash screen, press F3 when prompted to restore to the
primary bank. The server boots from the primary bank.
Out-of-band method: See the IMM documentation.
Automatic boot failure recovery (ABR)
While the server is starting, if the integrated management module detects problems
with the server firmware in the primary bank, the server automatically switches to
the backup firmware bank and gives you the opportunity to recover the firmware in
the primary bank. For instructions for recovering the UEFI firmware, see
112 IBM System x3650 M3 Types 4255, 7945, and 7949: Problem Determination and Service Guide
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