Chapter 2. Configuration information and instructions
This chapter provides information about updating the firmware and using the
configuration utilities.
Updating the firmware
The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download on
the Web. To check for the latest level of firmware, such as BIOS code, vital product
data (VPD) code, device drivers, and service processor firmware, use the
ThinkServer EasyUpdate program or go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support/.
When you replace a device in the server, you might have to either update the
server with the latest version of the firmware that is stored in memory on the device
or restore the pre-existing firmware from a diskette or CD image.
v BIOS code is stored in ROM on the system board.
v BMC firmware is stored in ROM on the baseboard management controller on the
system board.
v Ethernet firmware is stored in ROM on the Ethernet controller.
v ServeRAID firmware is stored in ROM on the ServeRAID SAS controller.
v SAS firmware is stored in ROM on the integrated RAID controller on the system
board.
v Major components contain vital product data (VPD) code. You can select to
update the VPD code during the BIOS code update procedure.
Configuring the server
The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD that comes with the server provides programs to
help you set up the server and install an operating system. The EasyStartup
program detects installed hardware devices and guides you through the process of
creating a response file and performing an unattended installation of the operating
system and associated device drivers.
For more information about the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, see “Using the
ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD” on page 18.
In addition to the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, you can use the following
configuration programs to customize the server hardware:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
v Baseboard management controller utility programs
v RAID configuration programs
– Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program
– ServeRAID Manager
For more information about these programs, see “Configuring the server” in the
User Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.
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