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HP Integrity rx4610 Server User Manual

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Chapter 10

Configuring the HP Server

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NOTE

After you complete the Iflash64 BIOS update, you must clear
CMOS. For information on how to clear CMOS, refer to
“Clearing CMOS”.

BIOS Upgrade Procedure

To upgrade the BIOS with the Iflash64 utility, follow these steps:

1. Boot to the EFI Shell. For information on how to boot the server, refer to

“Power-on Sequence and Power-on Self Test (POST)”.

2. Copy the utility IFlash64.EFI and the binary input file to a diskette. The

binary file contains the new BIOS.

3. Use the Iflash64 command line interface or the GUI interface to perform

the update. Refer to the section below for complete interface instructions.

4. Turn off the computer and follow the procedure to clear CMOS. Refer to

“Clearing CMOS” in this chapter.

Running the Iflash Utility Using the Command Line Interface

If you choose to use the command line interface to perform the update, complete
the following procedure:

1. a. Invoke the utility by entering the following command:

IFlash64 [File Name] [Options]

2. To view the command-line help, type:

IFlash64 /h

or

IFlash64 /?

For information on IFlash64 command-line options and parameters, refer
to Table 10-17.

3. To update System BIOS from the command line interface, type:

IFlash64 [File Name] /update

4. To verify System BIOS from the command line interface, type:

IFlash64 [File Name] /verify

Running the Iflash Utility Using the GUI Interface

If you choose to use the GUI interface to perform the update, complete the
following procedure: