Configuration Software and Utilities 95
Firmware Update Utility Description
The firmware can be updated in-band (operating system up) or out-of-band (operating system
down); the following instructions reflect the out-of-band update steps. For in-band update
instructions, refer to the Intel® Server Management Installation and User’s Guide.
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.
How to Run the Firmware Update Utility
Review the release notes before proceeding.
1. Create a DOS-bootable diskette. The version of DOS must be 6.22 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. Proceed with the next section to load the FRU/SDR data.
FRU/SDR Load Utility Description
The Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) load utility is a DOS-based
program that is 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
The utility can be run 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 Load Utility.
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