Starting the backup UEFI firmware
This topic provides general information about starting the backup UEFI firmware.
About this task
The system board contains a backup copy area for the UEFI firmware. This is a
secondary copy of the UEFI firmware that you update only during the process of
updating the UEFI firmware. If the primary copy of the UEFI firmware becomes
damaged, use this backup copy.
To force the server to start from the backup copy of the UEFI firmware, turn off
the server; then, move the UEFI boot recovery J22 jumper to the backup position
(pins 2 and 3).
Use the backup copy of the UEFI firmware until the primary copy is restored.
After the primary copy is restored, turn off the server; then, move the UEFI boot
recovery J22 jumper back to the primary position (pins 1 and 2).
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
This topic provides information about using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD.
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and
installation tools that are designed for your server. The ServerGuide program
detects the server model and optional hardware devices that are installed and uses
that information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide
program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device
drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically.
You can download a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD or
purchase the CD from the ServerGuide fulfillment website at http://
www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. To download the free
image, click IBM Service and Support Site.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled
startable (bootable) CD drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD, you must have your operating-system CD to install the operating system.
To start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps:
1. Insert the CD, and restart the server. If the CD does not start, see "ServerGuide
problems" in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM
Documentation CD.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the following tasks:
a. Select your language.
b. Select your keyboard layout and country.
c. View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
d. View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system
and adapter.
e. Start the operating-system installation. you will need your operating-system
CD.
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