When you replace a device in the server, you might have to update the firmware
that is stored in memory on the device or restore the pre-existing firmware from a
CD or DVD image.
The following list indicates where the firmware is stored:
v UEFI firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.
v IMM2.1 firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.
v Ethernet firmware is stored in ROM on the Ethernet controller and on the
system board.
v ServeRAID firmware is stored in ROM on the system board and the RAID
adapter (if one is installed).
v SAS/SATA firmware is stored in ROM on the SAS/SATA controller on the
system board.
Configuring the server
The following configuration programs come with the server:
v Setup utility
The Setup utility is part of the UEFI firmware. Use it to perform configuration
tasks such as changing interrupt request (IRQ) settings, changing the
startup-device sequence, setting the date and time, and setting passwords. For
information about using this program, see “Using the Setup utility” on page 40.
v Boot Manager program
The Boot Manager is part of the UEFI firmware. Use it to override the startup
sequence that is set in the Setup utility and temporarily assign a device to be
first in the startup sequence. For more information about using this program, see
“Using the Boot Manager” on page 46.
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools
that are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the server
to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS/SATA controller
with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system.
For information about using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD” on page 38.
v IBM FastSetup
IBM FastSetup is a no-cost software tool that helps simplify the maintenance and
deployment of selected IBM BladeCenter chassis, servers, and components. The
intuitive graphical interface initializes all phases of server setup, including
discovery, update, and configuration. Features include templates that enable
replication of settings to many servers and automation that reduces hands-on
time and user errors. Wizards and other default settings enable customization
capabilities. The low-touch, set-once and walk-away feature reduces the
hands-on server setup time from days to minutes, particularly for larger
deployments. For information about this tool, see http://www.ibm.com/
support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-FASTSET.
v Integrated management module
Use the integrated management module 2.1 (IMM2.1) for configuration, to
update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU)
data, and to remotely manage a network. For information about using the IMM,
see “Using the integrated management module” on page 47 and the Integrated
Management Module II User's Guide at www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/
docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5089484&brandind=5000008.
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