Acer R700 manual Firmware Update Utility Description, Running the Firmware Update Utility

76 4 Configuration Software and Utilities

Firmware Update Utility Description

The Firmware Update Utility is a DOS-based program used to update the BMCs firmware code. You need to run the utility only if new firmware code is necessary.

Running the Firmware Update Utility

Review the release notes before proceeding.

1Create a DOS-bootable diskette. The version of DOS must be 6.22 or higher.

2Place the firmware update utility (FWUPDATE.EXE) and the *.hex file on the diskette. Make a note of the *.hex file name, because you will need it later.

3Insert the diskette into the drive and boot to it.

4At the DOS prompt, run the executable file (FWUPDATE.EXE).

5The utility displays a menu screen. Select Upload Flash.

6The utility asks for a file name. Enter the name of the *.hex file.

7The program will load the file and then ask if it should upload boot code. Press N to continue unless otherwise directed by the release notes or an Acer support professional.

8The program next asks if it should upload operational code. Press Y to continue. The process of uploading operational code takes a few minutes.

9Once the operational code updates and verifies, press any key to continue. Then press ESC to exit the program.

10Shut the system down and remove any diskettes in the system.

11Disconnect the AC power cord from the system and wait 30 seconds.

12Reconnect the AC power cord and power up the system.

FRU/SDR Load Utility Description

The Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) load utility is a DOS-based program used to update the server management subsystem’s product level FRU and SDR nonvolatile storage components (EEPROMs). The utility: