IBM Enterprise Server H80 Series - Manual (Page 84)

It is strongly recommended that you create a set of firmware update diskettes from
the RS/6000 Support Web site as soon as possible after a system is installed. As
noted below, the diskette images can be downloaded to any personal computer or
RS/6000 with Internet access. This method is the only way to acquire a set of
firmware update diskettes; they cannot be created using the Service Processor
menus or using AIX.
Retain and store the latest firmware diskettes each time the firmware gets updated in
the event that the firmware gets corrupted and must be reloaded.
Download the detailed instructions, as well as the latest flash images, from this Web
site. Before doing a system firmware update, check the Web site for the latest code
and images. Do not attempt a firmware update if you are unsure of the image you
have, or of the procedure required for the update.
The images are available on the Web site in either DOS format or AIX (backup)
format:
If downloading to a PC, download the DOS image and follow the instructions.
The diskettes that are created will be in AIX (backup) format.
If downloading to an RS/6000, follow the instructions to create an image on disk
drives or on diskettes.
Updating System Firmware From the Service Processor Menus
The service processor menus are available while the system is powered off. As a
privileged user, from the service processor main menu, select Service Processor
Setup, then select Reprogram Flash EPROM Menu. The update process requests
update diskettes as needed.
Updating System Firmware from the AIX Service Aids
Note: This service aid is supported only in On-Line Diagnostics.
Refer to the detailed instructions that are provided on the Web site with the latest
image.
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