Updating the System x BIOS firmware

Update the System x® BIOS and configure it to work in an integrated server environment.

If you have not downloaded the BIOS update or printed the readme file see Downloading firmware updates for System x.

Refer to the file named README you printed during the BIOS update download procedure. Use the README file instructions along with the steps below to perform the update. The README file contains any changes necessary to the following instructions. Follow the directions in the README file wherever differences occur.

Do these steps for each System x product that you integrate.

Plug the System x product ac power cords into a power source. Refer to System x documentation to complete this step.
Turn on the System x product and insert the Flash BIOS update media in the appropriate drive. Refer to the server documentation to complete this step.
The system will start off of the media and present a window where you select 1 - Update POST/BIOS.
On the next panel select 'Y' to move the current POST/BIOS image to the backup ROM location. The current code is copied to the backup bank immediately.
Select N for the next several display prompts until the Save current flash code to disk prompt is displayed.
Select N for the prompt to Save current flash code to disk.
Select the appropriate language, if prompted, or select the Update BIOS option. The update begins.
When the update is complete, remove the update media and turn the System x product power off. Refer to System x documentation to complete this step.