Asus ASMB3-SOL - Manual (Page 19)

ASUS ASMB3-SOL PLUS 2-5
2.3 Firmware update and IP configuration
You need to update the IPMI and ASMB3-SOL PLUS firmware before you start
using the ASMB3-SOL PLUS board.
2.3.1 LAN firmware update
IPMI firmware should be updated before the update of ASMB3-SOL PLUS
firmware. Otherwise, the board may not function properly.
To update the Intel ® ESB2 LAN firmware:
1. Insert the support CD into the optical drive.
2. Restart the remote server, then press during POST to enter the BIOS setup.
3. Go to Boot menu and set the Boot Device Priority item to [CD-ROM].
4. When finished, press to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.
5. On reboot, the main menu appears.Select ESB2 IPMI Firmware Update,
and press to enter the sub-menu.
The firmware updating process starts.
ASUS Server RS162-E4/RX4 System
FreeDOS command prompt
ESB2 ASF Firmware Update
ESB2 IPMI Firmware Update
ASMB3-SOL PLUS Firmware Update
Configure BMC IP Source Static IP
Configure BMC IP Source DHCP
6. A confirmation message appears, asking whether you want to update the
firmware or not. Press to update.
Are you sure you want to update ESB2 IPMI Firmware now?
Yes or No [YN]?
Please do NOT interrupt the writing EEPROM image process !!
Writing EEPROM image 3%
7. When the update process is complete, the following screen appears.
Please do NOT interrupt the writing EEPROM image process !!
Writing EEPROM image 100%
Reading EEPROM image 100%
Compare EEPROM image content and buffer is OK !!
Completed ...
8. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power cord for 5 seconds before
restarting the system.
It is necessary to update the Broadcom ® LAN firmware if you install ASMB3-SOL
PLUS on a motherboard/system with Broadcom ® LAN chip. Select Broadcom
IPMI Firmware Update from the main menu while booting from the support CD.
Then complete the firmware update following the screen instructions.