Acer AB460 F1 - Manual (Page 186)

3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation 166
BIOS Updates
It may be necessary to update the BIOS used in the blade modules on
occasion. However, it is recommended that you not update BIOS if you
are not experiencing problems with a blade module.
There are several methods you may use to upgrade (flash) your BIOS.
After downloading the appropriate BIOS file (in a zip file format),
follow one of the methods described below to flash the new BIOS.
Flashing BIOS
Use the procedures below to “Flash” your BIOS with a new update
using the KVM dongle, USB ports on the CMM module or by use of a
Floppy disk.
Flashing a BIOS using the KVM Dongle:
For this method, you must use a KVM cable (included with the system).
1. Copy the contents of the zip file to a bootable USB pen drive.
2. Connect the KVM cable to the KVM connector at the front of the
blade you will be flashing the BIOS to.
3. Connect your bootable USB pen drive to one of the two USB slots
on the KVM dongle.
4. Boot to the USB pen drive and go to the directory where you saved
the contents of the zip file.
5. Type flash filename.rom (replace filename.rom by the actual ROM
file name).
Flashing a BIOS using the USB Ports on the CMM:
1. Copy the contents of the zip file to a bootable USB pen drive.
2. Connect your bootable USB pen drive to one of the two USB slots
on the CMM (located on the back side of the enclosure).
3. Boot to the USB pen drive and go to the directory where you saved
the contents of the zip file.
4. Type flash filename.rom (replace filename.rom by the actual ROM
file name).