Configuration Software and Utilities 79
Firmware Update Utility Description
The Firmware Update Utility is a DOS-based program used to update the BMCs firmware code.
You need to run the utility only if new firmware code is necessary.
Running the Firmware Update Utility
Review the release notes before proceeding.
1. Create a DOS-bootable diskette. The version of DOS must be 6.0 or higher.
2. Place the firmware update utility (FWUPDATE.EXE) and the *.hex file on the diskette. Make
a note of the *.hex file name, because you will need it later.
3. Insert the diskette into the drive and boot to it.
4. At the DOS prompt, run the executable file (FWUPDATE.EXE).
5. The utility displays a menu screen. Select “Upload Flash.”
6. The utility asks for a file name. Enter the name of the *.hex file.
7. The program will load the file and then ask if it should upload boot code. Press “N” to
continue unless otherwise directed by the release notes or an Intel support professional.
8. The program next asks if it should upload operational code. Press “Y” to continue. The
process of uploading operational code takes a few minutes.
9. Once the operational code updates and verifies, press any key to continue. Then press <ESC>
to exit the program.
10. Shut the system down and remove any diskettes in the system.
11. Disconnect the AC power cord from the system and wait 60 seconds.
12. Reconnect the AC power cord and power up the system.
FRU/SDR Load Utility Description
The Field Replacement Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) load utility is a DOS-based
program used to update the server management subsystem’s product level FRU and SDR
nonvolatile storage components (EEPROMs). The utility:
• Discovers the product configuration based on instructions in a master configuration file
• Displays the FRU information
• Updates the EEPROM associated with the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) that
holds the SDR and FRU area
• Generically handles FRU devices that might not be associated with the BMC
What You Need to Do
Either run the utility directly from the Resource CD or from diskettes created from the CD.
If you run the FRU/SDR Load Utility from a diskette, copy the utility from the CD. Follow the
instructions in the included README.TXT file.
If the diskette drive is disabled, or improperly configured, use BIOS Setup to enable it. If
necessary, disable the drive after you are done with the FRU/SDR utility.
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