Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller
The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provides an
interface for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and provides
full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and
reception of data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server supports
auto-negotiation, the controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T,
100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the
network and automatically operates at that rate and mode.
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you
must install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the
controllers.
Updating the firmware
The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download
on the Lenovo Support Web site. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support to check
for the latest level of firmware, such as the BIOS ROM file, BMC FW and RAID
FW files.
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 The BIOS ROM file is stored in flash on the system board.
v The Ethernet firmware is stored in EEPROM on the Ethernet controller.
v The integrated SAS controller firmware is stored in the ROM of SAS controller
on the system board.
v The SAS RAID card firmware is stored in ROM on the SAS RAID card.
The Ethernet firmware is downloadable at http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program
ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater is a software application that enables
you to maintain your system firmware up to date and helps you avoid
unnecessary outages. Firmware Updater updates the server system and adapter
firmware.
To update your system, do the following:
1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support.
2. Click Download & Drivers → ThinkServer and then follow the instructions on
the Web page to download the ISO image for the EasyUpdate Firmware
Updater program.
3. Burn the ISO image to a disc.
4. Set the optical drive as the first boot device and insert the disc into the optical
drive. The server will proceed directly to the User Interface Application’s
introductory screen.
5. Read the messages and instructions displayed on the introductory screen. Then,
click Next to proceed to the list of firmware updates available on the optical
media.
6. Click Apply to begin the updates (click Cancel if you want to abort the
updates and exit). All updates will run to completion, with each updater’s
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