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Chapter 6. Configuration information and instructions

This chapter provides information about updating the firmware and using the

configuration utilities.

Updating the firmware

Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code

updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code

is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.

The firmware for the server is periodically updated and is available for download on

the IBM Web site. To check for the latest level of firmware, such as the server

firmware, vital product data (VPD) code, device drivers, and service processor

firmware, complete the following steps.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure

might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

2. Under Product support, click System x.

3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.

4. Click System x3200 M3 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the

server.

Download the latest firmware for the server; then, install the firmware, using the

instructions that are included with the downloaded 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.

The following items are downloadable from the Web at http://www.ibm.com/systems/

support/:

v Server firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.

v IMM firmware is stored in ROM 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 adapter.

v SAS/SATA firmware is stored in ROM on the SAS/SATA controller on the system

board.

Major components contain VPD code. You can select to update the VPD code

during the server firmware update procedure.

Configuring the server

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 223.

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