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4 At the DOS prompt, for an unformatted diskette, type:
format a:/s
or, for an already formatted diskette, type:
sys a:
5 Press Enter.
Software update packages
A Software Update Package (SUP) contains all the necessary files to perform BIOS, BMC, HSC, and FRU/SDR, or other software updates.
To install a software update package
1Download the software update along with any ReadMe, Release Notes, and other files listed on the Web page for the update.
2Print and read the ReadMe, Release Notes, and any other text or document files that came with the update. The files from the Web page contain the latest information and instructions for the update, which supersedes the information in this user’s guide.
3Record the current BIOS settings.
a Boot the server and press F2 when you are prompted to do so. b Write down the current settings in the BIOS setup utility.
4Follow the installation instructions that came with the update.
Note: Do not turn off the system during the update process.
5When the update is complete, use BIOS setup to reconfigure any custom settings.
For more information on the BIOS setup utility, refer to page 111.
