2.3Firmware update and IP configuration
You need to update the IPMI and
2.3.1LAN firmware update
IPMI firmware should be updated before the update of
To update the Intel® ESB2 LAN 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
4.When finished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.
5.On reboot, the main menu appears.Select ESB2 IPMI Firmware Update, and press <Enter> to enter the
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FreeDOS command prompt
ESB2 ASF Firmware Update
ESB2 IPMI Firmware Update
Configure BMC IP Source Static IP
Configure BMC IP Source DHCP
6.A confirmation message appears, asking whether you want to update the firmware or not. Press <Y> to update.
Are you sure you want to update ESB2 IPMI Firmware now?
Yes or No [YN]?
The firmware updating process starts.
Please do NOT interrupt the writing EEPROM image process !!
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7.When the update process is complete, the following screen appears.
Please do NOT interrupt the writing EEPROM image process !!
Writing EEPROM image 100%
Reading EEPROM image 100%
Compare EEPROM image content and buffer is OK !!
Completed ...
8.Turn off the system and unplug the AC power cord for 5 seconds before restarting the system.
It is necessary to update the Broadcom® LAN firmware if you install
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