2.3Firmware update

You need to update the Broadcom® IPMI and ASMB2 firmware before you start using the ASMB2 board.

2.3.1For motherboards without ASF function support

To update the firmware:

1.Insert the support CD into the optical drive.

2.Restart the remote server, then press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup.

3.Go to Boot menu and set the Boot Device Priority item to [CD-ROM].

4.When finished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.

5.On reboot, the main menu appears. Type b.

a>

FreeDOS command prompt

b>

Broadcom IPMI Firmware Update

c>

ASMB2 Firmware Update

Please choose a to c:

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6.A screen confirming whether or not you want to update the firmware appears. Press <Y> to update; otherwise, press <N>.

7.After the update, the screen goes back to the main menu. Type c.

8.A screen confirming whether or not you want to update the firmware appears. Press <Y> to update; otherwise, press <N>.

9.When the update is complete, turn off the system and unplug the AC power cord.

2.3.2For motherboards with ASF function support

To update the firmware:

1.Follow steps 1 ~ 4 of the previous section.

2.On reboot, the main menu appears. Type c.

a>

FreeDOS command prompt

b>

Broadcom

ASF Firmware Update

c>

Broadcom

IPMI Firmware Update

d>

ASMB2 Firmware Update

Please choose a to d:

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3.A screen confirming whether or not you want to update the firmware appears. Press <Y> to update; otherwise, press <N>.

4.After the update, the screen goes back to the main menu. Type d.

5.A screen confirming whether or not you want to update the firmware appears. Press <Y> to update; otherwise, press <N>.

6.When the update is complete, turn off the system and unplug the AC power cord.

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