IBM eServer System dx360 Firmware Update for Windows
Machine Type 7833
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CONTENTS
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1.0 Overview
2.0 Installation and Setup Instructions
3.0 Crisis Recovery
4.0 Unattended Mode
5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number
6.0 Trademarks and Notices
7.0 Disclaimer
1.0 Overview
1.1 This README file contains the latest information about installing
the System Update package. This package will update the BIOS, BMC,
HSC, FRU and SDR firmware. This package will not affect any device
drivers.
The IBM Firmware Update package provides two packages used to update
the firwmare through the Operating System. The Windows and Linux update
packages can be used to update the firmware locally.
Update instructions for these packages are detailed in section 2.0
of this readme file.
Note: As stated in section 2.0 of the readme files for the Windows and
Linux update packages, the firmware update requires the prior installation
of the System Firmware Update Utility.
1.2 Limitations - NA
1.3 Enhancements - NA
1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update:
- The IBM Firmware Update requires the installation of the
System Firmware Update Utility for Windows.
1.5 Dependencies
- none
2.0 Installation and Setup Instructions
Note: This utility will update the BIOS, BMC, SDR, FRU, and HSC
firmware under the Operating System. It requires the installation of
the System Firmware Update Utility for Windows.
2.1 Download and install the System Firmware Update Utility for Windows
from the IBM website.
2.2 Performing this code update (command line)
Note: It is necessary to determine if you want to install this
prior to doing the installation. To make sure the version being
installed is the correct version, compare it to the table in
section 2.0 to verify the latest firmware releases.
- Run the IBM System dx360 Firmware Update from a command line
with the "-s" parameter.
"./<update>.exe -s" where <update>.exe is the
downloaded update for Windows.
2.3 Performing this code update (GUI)
Note: It is necessary to determine if you want to install this
prior to doing the installation. To make sure the version being
installed is the correct version, compare it to the table in
section 2.0 to verify the latest firmware releases.
- Run the "System Update" by double-clicking the <update>.exe
for Windows.
- Choose "Perform Update" and click the "Next" button.
- Click the "Exit" button.
3.0 BIOS Crisis Recovery
3.1 To recover from BIOS corruption move the BIOS SELECT jumper to cover
pins 1 and 2.
4.0 Unattended Mode
4.1 Performing the update in unattended mode
- Run the "IBM System dx360 Firmware Update"
with the following command line:
"<update>.exe -s" where <update>.exe is the
downloaded update.
5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number
You can download new and updated files for IBM products from
http://www.ibm.com/support/.
For a list of supported operating systems, see
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
You can receive hardware service through IBM Services or through your IBM
reseller, if your reseller is authorized by IBM to provide warranty service. See
http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support telephone numbers, or in the U.S.
and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378).
In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday,
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
6.0 Trademarks and Notices
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7.0 Disclaimer
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.