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3: Configuring 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 flash utility and language files (see “Creating a Bootable
Diskette” on page 75).
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 on the
diskette. Make a note of the *.hex file name, because you will need it later.
3. Insert the diskette into the drive and boot to it.
4. AttheDOSprompt,runtheexecutablefile(FWUPDATE.EXE).
5. The utility displays a menu screen. Select “Upload Flash.”
6. The utility asks for a file name. Enter the name of the *.hex file.
7. The program will load the file and then ask if it should upload boot code. Press “N”
to continue.
8. The program next asks if it should upload operational code. Press “Y” to continue.
The process of uploading operational code takes a few minutes.
9. Once the operational code has been updated and verified, press any key to continue.
Then press <Esc> to exit the program.
10. Shut down the system and remove any diskettes in the system.
11. Disconnect the AC power cord from the system and wait 60 seconds.
12. Reconnect the AC power cord and power up the system.