Connectors and Jumper Blocks Intel® Server Boards S3200SH/S3210SH TPS
Revision 1.8 95
Intel Order Number: E14960-009
6.8.2 BMC Force Update Procedure
When performing a standard BMC firmware update procedure, the update utility places the
BMC into an update mode, allowing the firmware to load safely onto the flash device. In the
unlikely event the BMC firmware update process fails due to the BMC not being in the proper
update state, the server board provides a BMC Force Update jumper that forces the BMC into
the proper update state. If the standard BMC firmware update process fails, complete the
following procedure.
1. Power down and remove the AC power cord.
2. Open the server chassis. See your server chassis documentation for instructions.
3. Move the jumper from the default operating position, covering pins1 and 2, to the enabled
position, covering pins 2 and 3.
4. Close the server chassis.
5. Reconnect the AC cord and power up the server.
6. Perform the BMC firmware update procedure as documented in the README.TXT file
included in the given BMC firmware update package. After successful completion of the
firmware update process, the firmware update utility may generate an error stating the BMC
is still in update mode.
7. Power down and remove the AC power cord.
8. Open the server chassis.
9. Move jumper from the enabled position, covering pins 2 and 3 to the disabled position,
covering pins 1 and 2.
10. Close the server chassis.
11. Reconnect the AC cord and power up the server.
Note: Normal BMC functionality is disabled if the Force BMC Update jumper is set to the
enabled position. The server should never be run with the BMC Force Update jumper set in this
position. This jumper setting is only used when the standard firmware update process fails. This
jumper should remain in the default / disabled position when the server is running normally.
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