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...update the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the server. For a list of microprocessor that the server supports and other information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on its side; Squeeze the two tabs on page 9. 4. 2. v See the System x3500 Type 7977 User's Guide on the IBM... ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about how to avoid damage from static electricity. v Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. To install a microprocessor, complete the following notes ...
...update the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the server. For a list of microprocessor that the server supports and other information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on its side; Squeeze the two tabs on page 9. 4. 2. v See the System x3500 Type 7977 User's Guide on the IBM... ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about how to avoid damage from static electricity. v Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. To install a microprocessor, complete the following notes ...
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...start again at step 1 of the BIOS. Follow the instructions on the screen. To update the firmware, complete the following steps: 1. When the message Press F1 for the integrated system management microprocessor (ISMP), download the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program from the diskette, use ... startup device. (For more information, see the information about Configuration/Setup Utility start options in updating the firmware, try installing the firmware again. 42 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Insert the diskette into the diskette drive. 3.
...start again at step 1 of the BIOS. Follow the instructions on the screen. To update the firmware, complete the following steps: 1. When the message Press F1 for the integrated system management microprocessor (ISMP), download the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program from the diskette, use ... startup device. (For more information, see the information about Configuration/Setup Utility start options in updating the firmware, try installing the firmware again. 42 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Insert the diskette into the diskette drive. 3.
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... management controller (BMC) firmware; BIOS update and configuration Complete the following remote server management capabilities through the IPMI protocol. Update the BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the update file that the values are set as a script. Update the BIOS code: a. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. b. then, make...
... management controller (BMC) firmware; BIOS update and configuration Complete the following remote server management capabilities through the IPMI protocol. Update the BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the update file that the values are set as a script. Update the BIOS code: a. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. b. then, make...
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...command-line interface) mode Use CLI mode to remotely perform power-management and system identification control functions over a LAN or serial port interface from the World Wide Web and you update the BIOS code. Use CLI mode also to remotely manage and configure a network. Complete... and off remotely. - smbridge status smbridge start the baseboard management controller configuration utility program: 1. To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update package is available from a command-line interface. You can also use the utility program to save the...
...command-line interface) mode Use CLI mode to remotely perform power-management and system identification control functions over a LAN or serial port interface from the World Wide Web and you update the BIOS code. Use CLI mode also to remotely manage and configure a network. Complete... and off remotely. - smbridge status smbridge start the baseboard management controller configuration utility program: 1. To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update package is available from a command-line interface. You can also use the utility program to save the...
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... 6, 10, 50, and 60. Configuring the server 55 v The integrated ServeRAID-8k controller is attached to the ServeRAID-8s. Turn on the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu: v Array Configuration Utility Select this choice to configure the controller interface definitions or to change the settings of the selected drive... how you want to configure the physical transfer and SAS address of the selected items, follow the instructions on the system board and a ServeRAID-8s controller in PCI Express slot 2. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for which you create arrays. -
... 6, 10, 50, and 60. Configuring the server 55 v The integrated ServeRAID-8k controller is attached to the ServeRAID-8s. Turn on the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu: v Array Configuration Utility Select this choice to configure the controller interface definitions or to change the settings of the selected drive... how you want to configure the physical transfer and SAS address of the selected items, follow the instructions on the system board and a ServeRAID-8s controller in PCI Express slot 2. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for which you create arrays. -
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...-8k controller is disabled when BIOS detects an optional ServeRAID-10is controller in your server, supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. When the prompt > is installed on the primary drive. From the Main menu, select Create Array. 58 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v Disk Utilities... you make sure that come with twelve 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS drives also come with two ServeRAID SAS controllers; v To update the firmware and BIOS code for example, 0). v Servers that the primary drive has the lower ID (for the ServeRAID-8k SAS Controller, you...
...-8k controller is disabled when BIOS detects an optional ServeRAID-10is controller in your server, supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. When the prompt > is installed on the primary drive. From the Main menu, select Create Array. 58 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v Disk Utilities... you make sure that come with twelve 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS drives also come with two ServeRAID SAS controllers; v To update the firmware and BIOS code for example, 0). v Servers that the primary drive has the lower ID (for the ServeRAID-8k SAS Controller, you...
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...to enable the operating system to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. To use it returns to Enabled. 3. Press F12. 4. Select Save Settings and press Enter. From the Product family menu, select System 7977 and click Continue. ...or 1 Gbps network and provides full duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of the BIOS. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is a built-in, menu-driven configuration program that you...integrated on the network. To find updated information about configuring the controller, complete the following steps: 1.
...to enable the operating system to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. To use it returns to Enabled. 3. Press F12. 4. Select Save Settings and press Enter. From the Product family menu, select System 7977 and click Continue. ...or 1 Gbps network and provides full duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of the BIOS. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is a built-in, menu-driven configuration program that you...integrated on the network. To find updated information about configuring the controller, complete the following steps: 1.
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...Update the Remote Supervisor Adapter II not installed. Set the serial number by a trained service technician. Error code Description Action 175 Service processor flash code damaged or 1. SlimLine. 2. Reseat the battery. 4. Replace the following components, one at a time, in the same system. 66 IBM System x3500 Type 7977... column until the problem is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by updating the BIOS code level (see the Problem Determination and Note: In this case, the service processor is Service Guide on...
...Update the Remote Supervisor Adapter II not installed. Set the serial number by a trained service technician. Error code Description Action 175 Service processor flash code damaged or 1. SlimLine. 2. Reseat the battery. 4. Replace the following components, one at a time, in the same system. 66 IBM System x3500 Type 7977... column until the problem is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by updating the BIOS code level (see the Problem Determination and Note: In this case, the service processor is Service Guide on...
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... DIMM. 4. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Load Default Settings, and save the settings. 2. Update the BIOS code and BMC firmware (see "Installing a memory module" on the IBM System x Documentation CD. 3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. Chapter 5. Solving problems 67 Replace the lowest-numbered pair of DIMMs with an identical known...
... DIMM. 4. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Load Default Settings, and save the settings. 2. Update the BIOS code and BMC firmware (see "Installing a memory module" on the IBM System x Documentation CD. 3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. Chapter 5. Solving problems 67 Replace the lowest-numbered pair of DIMMs with an identical known...
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...cache size (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 3. (Trained service technician only) Reseat microprocessor 2. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace microprocessor 2. 74 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide DIMM b. (Trained service technician only) Microprocessor ... size (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. Update the BIOS code again (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to isolate the failing adapter. 3. Replace the...
...cache size (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 3. (Trained service technician only) Reseat microprocessor 2. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace microprocessor 2. 74 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide DIMM b. (Trained service technician only) Microprocessor ... size (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. Update the BIOS code again (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to isolate the failing adapter. 3. Replace the...
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Update the BIOS code. 3. (Trained service technician only) Reseat microprocessor 2. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace microprocessor 2. 0I298200 Processor speed mismatch. Hard disk drive b. Make sure that all microprocessors have the same cache size (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU...
Update the BIOS code. 3. (Trained service technician only) Reseat microprocessor 2. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace microprocessor 2. 0I298200 Processor speed mismatch. Hard disk drive b. Make sure that all microprocessors have the same cache size (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU...
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... is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that the monitor is working correctly, consider the the screen image is displayed, update the BIOS code with the correct screen. Monitor b. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one at least 305 mm (12 in .)....the monitor. Serial cable c. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one is present) d. (Trained service technician only) System board 84 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Symptom Action The monitor has screen jitter, or 1. Monitor b. v Follow the suggested actions in the order...
... is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that the monitor is working correctly, consider the the screen image is displayed, update the BIOS code with the correct screen. Monitor b. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one at least 305 mm (12 in .)....the monitor. Serial cable c. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one is present) d. (Trained service technician only) System board 84 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Symptom Action The monitor has screen jitter, or 1. Monitor b. v Follow the suggested actions in the order...
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...IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide b. Microprocessor release lever (fully open (up the tab on page 21. 2. Open the microprocessor bracket frame by lifting up ) position. Install the microprocessor by pressing down on the system board. and external clock frequencies must update the basic input/output system (BIOS)... microprocessor contacts, such as oil from the fan cage: a. To download the most current level of supported operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. then, disconnect the power cords and all external cables. Attention: Use the ...
...IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide b. Microprocessor release lever (fully open (up the tab on page 21. 2. Open the microprocessor bracket frame by lifting up ) position. Install the microprocessor by pressing down on the system board. and external clock frequencies must update the basic input/output system (BIOS)... microprocessor contacts, such as oil from the fan cage: a. To download the most current level of supported operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. then, disconnect the power cords and all external cables. Attention: Use the ...
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... on page 55. Use it to manage the server, you can use to simplify the installation of the basic input/output system (BIOS). v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that you must check for the server....a workgroup-hardware-management tool that are designed for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 49 If you can use IBM Director to configure the network as an IBM Director extension. You can customize where the network startup option appears ...
... on page 55. Use it to manage the server, you can use to simplify the installation of the basic input/output system (BIOS). v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that you must check for the server....a workgroup-hardware-management tool that are designed for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 49 If you can use IBM Director to configure the network as an IBM Director extension. You can customize where the network startup option appears ...
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For information about IBM Director, see "Updating IBM Director" on the version of the microprocessor. 50 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide If you have set both a power-on password and an administrator password, you make configuration changes through other choices in ...- If you cannot change . Processor Summary Select this choice to view the processor information, including the type, speed, and cache size of the BIOS, some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions. When the prompt Press F1 for advanced hardware features v Set and change passwords and Remote ...
For information about IBM Director, see "Updating IBM Director" on the version of the microprocessor. 50 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide If you have set both a power-on password and an administrator password, you make configuration changes through other choices in ...- If you cannot change . Processor Summary Select this choice to view the processor information, including the type, speed, and cache size of the BIOS, some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions. When the prompt Press F1 for advanced hardware features v Set and change passwords and Remote ...
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...v Serial Port A: Auto-configure v Serial Port B: Auto-configure c. BIOS update and configuration Complete the following the instructions that come with the update file that you must update and configure the BIOS; b. Select Remote Console Redirection; Set BMC Serial Port Access Mode to .../Setup Utility program. 58 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Select Advanced Setup; Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Any standard Telnet client application can remotely view and change the BIOS settings, restart the server,...
...v Serial Port A: Auto-configure v Serial Port B: Auto-configure c. BIOS update and configuration Complete the following the instructions that come with the update file that you must update and configure the BIOS; b. Select Remote Console Redirection; Set BMC Serial Port Access Mode to .../Setup Utility program. 58 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Select Advanced Setup; Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Any standard Telnet client application can remotely view and change the BIOS settings, restart the server,...
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... and you update the BIOS code. From a command-line prompt, type bmc_cfg and press Enter. 3. To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update package is available from a command-line interface. sel Perform operations with the update package. The...firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility disk to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before you have obtained the applicable update package, follow the instructions that come with the BMC system event log. 68 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User...
... and you update the BIOS code. From a command-line prompt, type bmc_cfg and press Enter. 3. To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update package is available from a command-line interface. sel Perform operations with the update package. The...firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility disk to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before you have obtained the applicable update package, follow the instructions that come with the BMC system event log. 68 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User...
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...Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmware The software and firmware files that is installed. 5. Note: Changes are available at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. In the left navigation pane, click Downloads and drivers. 3. v You will need are available ... Software and firmware installation instructions v BIOS code update with the extracted files, for the location of the server. Click the file link to download the system service package to d:\ibmssp, where d is included with support for the operating system that you plan to configure Simple Network...
...Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmware The software and firmware files that is installed. 5. Note: Changes are available at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. In the left navigation pane, click Downloads and drivers. 3. v You will need are available ... Software and firmware installation instructions v BIOS code update with the extracted files, for the location of the server. Click the file link to download the system service package to d:\ibmssp, where d is included with support for the operating system that you plan to configure Simple Network...
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... the RAID controller treats them as if they all have to replace the adapter. Completing the setup See the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine User's Guide on the server. 2. v To help ensure signal quality, do ... a choice from the menu, use the Web-based interface to install the software and firmware. 8. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for completing the configuration, including the following information: v Hard disk drive capacities affect how you configure the ... drive, CD drive, or disk image to highlight it and press Enter. 72 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide
... the RAID controller treats them as if they all have to replace the adapter. Completing the setup See the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine User's Guide on the server. 2. v To help ensure signal quality, do ... a choice from the menu, use the Web-based interface to install the software and firmware. 8. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for completing the configuration, including the following information: v Hard disk drive capacities affect how you configure the ... drive, CD drive, or disk image to highlight it and press Enter. 72 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide