Intel ISP1100 manual Obtaining the Upgrade Utility

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Obtaining the Upgrade Utility

You can upgrade to a new version of the BIOS using the new BIOS files and the BIOS upgrade utility, iFLASH.EXE. You can obtain the BIOS upgrade file and the iFLASH.EXE utility through your computer supplier or from the Intel Customer Support website:

http://www.intel.com/isp

NOTE

Please review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS upgrade.

This upgrade utility allows you to:

∙Upgrade the BIOS in flash memory.

∙Update the language section of the BIOS.

The following steps explain how to upgrade the BIOS.

Creating a Bootable Floppy Diskette

1.Use a DOS or Windows 95 system to create the floppy disk.

2.Insert a floppy disk in floppy drive A.

3.At the C:\ prompt, for an unformatted floppy disk, type:

format a:/s

or, for a formatted floppy disk, type:

sys a:

4.Press <Enter>.

Creating the BIOS Upgrade Floppy Diskette

The BIOS upgrade file is a compressed self-extracting archive that contains the files you need to upgrade the BIOS.

1.Copy the BIOS upgrade file to a temporary directory on your hard disk.

2.From the C:\ prompt, change to the temporary directory.

3.To extract the file, type the name of the BIOS upgrade file, for example:

CB01BI.EXE

4. Press <Enter>. The extracted file contains the following files:

LICENSE.TXT

README.TXT

BIOS.EXE

5.Read the LICENSE.TXT file, which contains the software license agreement and the README.TXT file, which contains the instructions for the BIOS upgrade.

6.Insert the bootable floppy disk into drive A.

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Contents Intel ISP1100 Internet Server Product Guide Disclaimer Contents Configuration Software and Utilities Figures Tables System Components System ComponentsServer Board Features Server Board FeaturesFeature DescriptionServer Board Connectors and Components Server Board Connectors and ComponentsFront Panel Controls, Connectors, and IndicatorsBack Panel Memory ProcessorsSupported Processors Memory Error Detection Mode Supported Memory CharacteristicsDimm Type ECC Disabled ECC Enabled Chipset Universal Serial BusReal-Time Clock, Cmos SRAM, and Battery IDE SupportSerial Ports ControllerDiskette Drive Controller Hardware Monitor Keyboard and Mouse InterfaceFan Tachometer MUX Control Mapping FanMUXCTL0 FanMUXCTL1 Heceta FAN1TACH InputIntel Pro/100+ Server 82559 Ethernet Controllers Scsi Hard Drive LED ConnectorWake on LAN Wake on Ring Wake on Ring/Resume on RingResume on Ring Power Connector SMI and NMI RoutingSpeaker SMI and NMI RoutingFan Connector Descriptions ConnectorFan Support FunctionBefore You Begin FCC/Emissions DisclaimerElectrostatic Discharge ESD and ESD Protection Rackmount Precautions Safety and Regulatory Requirements Safety ComplianceTools and Supplies Needed Removing the Server From the RackInstalling the Server in the Rack Removing/Installing the Server in the RackRemoving the Cover Replacing the CoverRemoving the Processor Removing the Processor Heat SinkInstalling the Processor Removing the Processor ChipRemoving the Processor Fan If Applicable Removing the Processor FanInstalling the Processor Chip Installing the Processor ChipInstalling the Processor Heat Sink Installing the Processor Heat SinkRemoving the Dimm Boards Removing the Dimm BoardsInstalling the Dimm Boards Installing the Dimm BoardsRemoving the Hard Drives Removing the Hard DrivesInstalling the Hard Drives Installing the Hard Drive in the Mounting BracketInstalling the Hard Drive in the Drive Bay Installing the Hard Drive in the Drive BayRemoving the 3.5-inch Diskette Drive Removing the 3.5-inch Diskette DriveInstalling the 3.5-inch Diskette Drive Installing the Drive in the Mounting BracketInstalling the 3.5-inch Diskette Drive in the Drive Bay Installing the 3.5-inch Diskette Drive in the Drive BayRemoving the PCI Add-in Cards Removing the Filler Panel Retention BracketRemoving the Riser and Add-in Cards Removing the Riser and Add-in CardsRemoving the Add-in Cards From the Riser Removing the Add-in Cards from the RiserInstalling the Rear I/O Filler Panels Installing the Rear I/O Filler PanelsInstalling PCI Add-in Cards Removing the Riser CardRemoving/Installing Server Components Installing the Add-in Cards on the Riser Installing the Add-in Cards on the RiserRemoving the Rear I/O Filler Panels Removing the Rear I/O Filler PanelsInstalling the Riser and Add-in Cards Installing the Riser and Add-in CardsReplacing the Back-up Battery VarningReplacing the Lithium Back-up Battery Power Up the Server Power Cord RequirementsPowering Up the Server Removing/Installing Server Components Power-On Self-Test Post Configuration UtilitiesHot Keys Hot KeysUsing Bios Setup Bios Setup Menu BarBios Setup Function Keys DescriptionAdvanced Main MenuMain Menu Advanced Menu Feature Options Boot Configuration SubmenuPeripheral Configuration Submenu Advanced MenuIDE Configuration Menu IDE Configuration SubmenuOptions Boot default Sectors default DescriptionDiskette Configuration Submenu Event Log Configuration SubmenuOptions Auto default Disabled default 44/1.25MB 3.5 defaultBoot Menu BootBoot Menu Security MenuLast State default Stay Off defaultPower On default Stay Off default 1st IDE defaultSystem Management System Management MenuSystem Management Menu Upgrading the Bios Preparing for the UpgradeExit Menu Exit MenuObtaining the Upgrade Utility Performing the Upgrade Recovering the BiosIntel ISP1100 Internet Server Product Guide Configuration Software and Utilities Resetting the System ChecklistInitial System Startup PressRunning New Application Software After the System Has Been Running CorrectlyMore Problem Solving Procedures Preparing the System for Diagnostic TestingMonitoring Post Verifying Proper Operation of Key System LightsPower Light Does Not Light Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsNo Characters Appear on Screen System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly Characters Are Distorted or IncorrectDiskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not LightCannot Connect to a Server Problems with Application Software Problems with NetworkBootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected Error and Informational MessagesError Codes and Error Messages Beeps Error messageError Messages Description OFF Board Parity Error Addr = Index Post Intel ISP1100 Internet Server Product Guide Index