Gateway 9715 - Manual (Page 53)

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Chapter 3: Managing and Maintaining Your Server
To update the BMC firmware without Boot Block and Force Firmware updates:
1
Download the current SUP CD image from www.support.gateway.com and create a
DOS-bootable SUP CD. For information on creating a SUP CD, see “Creating a
DOS-bootable System Update Package (SUP) CD” on page 42 .
2
Follow the instructions included in the ReadMe.txt file in the BMC folder.
3
Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cord and wait for the Standby power
LED to turn off.
To update the BMC firmware with Boot Block updates:
1
Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 65 . Make
sure that you disconnect the power cord, and wait until the Standby power LED turns
off.
2
Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 66 .
3
Remove the processor air baffle by following the instructions in “Removing and
installing the processor air baffle” on page 67 .
Important
It is only necessary to update the Boot Block when required by the
SUP CD.
Caution If you do not disconnect the power cords when instructed to in this
procedure, the BMC firmware will not update.
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