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Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities
Changing the BIOS Language
You can use the BIOS upgrade utility to change the language BIOS displays. Use a
bootable diskette containing the proper flash utility and language files.
1. Boot the computer with the bootable diskette in drive A. The BIOS upgrade utility
screen appears.
2. Select Update Flash Memory From a File.
3. Select Update Language Set. Press Enter.
4. Select drive A and use the arrow keys to select the correct .lng file. Press Enter.
5. When the utility asks for confirmation that you want to flash the new language into
memory, select Continue with Programming. Press Enter.
6. When the utility displays the message upgrade is complete, remove the diskette.
Press Enter.
7. The computer will reboot and the changes will take effect.
Using the Firmware Update Utility
The Firmware Update Utility is a DOS-based program used to update the BMC’s
firmware code. You need to run the utility only if new firmware code is necessary.
Running the Firmware Update Utility
1. Create a DOS-bootable diskette. The version of DOS must be 6.0 or higher.
2. Place the firmware update utility(FWUPDATE.EXE) andthe *.hex file onthe diskette.
Make a note of the *.hex filename, because you will need it later.
3. Insert the diskette into the drive and boot to it.
4. At the DOS prompt, run the executable file (FWUPDATE.EXE).
5. The utility will display a menu screen. Select Upload Flash.
6. The utility will ask for a filename. Enter the name of the *.hex file.
7. The program willload thefile and then ask ifit shouldupload boot block. PressN to
continue.
8. The program will next ask if it should upload operational code. Press Y to continue.