Updates and downloads for IBM systems-management tools and utilities are
available on the IBM website. To check for updates to tools and utilities, complete
the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. Procedures for locating
firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this
document. See http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/
docdisplay?brand=5000008&lndocid=TOOL-CENTER.
Using IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU)
IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) version 3.0.0 or later is required to manage
IMM2. ASU is a tool that you can use to modify firmware settings from the
command-line interface on multiple operating-system platforms. It also enables you
to issue selected IMM2 setup commands. You can use ASU in-band to manage and
configure the IMM2.
For more information about the ASU, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/
docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-ASU.
Using IBM Flash utilities and update utilities
A flash utility enables you to update hardware and server firmware and eliminates
the need to manually install new firmware or firmware updates from a physical
diskette or other medium. To find a flash utility, complete the following steps:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Type flash utility in the search field and click Search.
4. Click the link to the applicable flash utility.
A flash utility enables you to update hardware and server firmware and eliminates
the need to manually install new firmware or firmware updates from a physical
diskette or other medium. To find a flash utility, complete the following steps:
1. Go to http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-
XPRESS.
2. Download IMM, uEFI, pDSA code from http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/.
3. Follow IMM, uEFI, pDSA readme file for firmware update
Resetting the IMM2 with the Setup utility
To reset the IMM2 through the Setup utility, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
Note: Approximately 60 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the
power-control button becomes active.
2. When the prompt F1 Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set both a
power-on password and an administrator password, you must type the
administrator password to access the full Setup utility menu.
3. 3. From the Setup utility main menu, select System Settings.
4. On the next screen, select Integrated Management Module.
5. Select Reset IMM.
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