v In-band method: Recover server firmware, using either the boot block jumper
(Automated Boot Recovery) and a server Firmware Update Package Service
Pack.
v Out-of-band method: Use the IMM Web Interface to update the firmware, using
the latest server firmware update package.
Note: You can obtain a server firmware update package from one of the following
sources:
v Download the server firmware update from the World Wide Web.
v Contact your IBM service representative.
To download the server firmware update package from the World Wide Web,
complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.
4. Click System x3650 M4 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the
server.
5. Download the latest server firmware update.
The flash memory of the server consists of a primary bank and a backup bank. It is
essential that you maintain the backup bank with a bootable firmware image. If the
primary bank becomes corrupted, you can either manually boot the backup bank
with the boot block jumper, or in the case of image corruption, this will occur
automatically with the Automated Boot Recovery function.
In-band manual recovery method
To recover the server firmware and restore the server operation to the primary
bank, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page viiand “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 193.
2. Turn off the server, and disconnect all power cords and external cables.
3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 205 for more
information.
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