Updating the baseboard management controller firmware | Gateway 955

Updating the baseboard management controller firmware

Updating the baseboard management controller firmware

The baseboard management controller (BMC) performs several system management functions such as:

■Monitoring server components and sensors

■Managing nonvolatile storage for the system event log and sensor data records

■Interfacing with the emergency management port (RJ-45 serial on back panel) and LAN 1 port to send alerts and interact with remote management systems.

■Providing the main front panel controls (such as power and reset).

You should update the BMC firmware when Gateway Technical Support has instructed you to update it.

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Gateway 955 manual Updating the baseboard management controller firmware

Contents

Page Page Contents Troubleshooting Installing Components 125 Iii113 119Page Checking Out Your GatewayServer Control panel Front Back Interior System board Connectors Telephone support Getting HelpServer Companion CD Gateway Web site Setting UpServerYour Setting up the hardware Surge protectors Protecting from power source problems Line conditioners Uninterruptible power supplies Mounting your server into a cabinet To mount your server in a cabinet Screw Setting Up Your Server Mounting your server into a cabinet Setting Up Your Server To install the front cover optional Installing the front cover Setting Up Your Server To remove the server from a cabinet Removing the server from a cabinet To start the server Starting your server When the system It means Fault indicator is When the power It means Indicator is Understanding the power-on self-test Turning off your serverTo turn off the server Setting up the operating system Setting Up Your Server MaintainingServerYour Caring for your server Cleaning your server Cleaning tips Preparing for system recovery Recording the Bios configurationTo record your Bios configuration To lock the server System administrationGateway Server Manager Server security To remove a Bios security password To set the Bios security passwords Using your Server Companion CD Identifying your server To turn on the System ID indicator Updating the baseboard management controller firmware Page Follow the instructions in Opening the server case on Using the System Setup Utility Viewing FRU informationTo view the Field Replaceable Unit FRU information To view the Sensor Data Records SDR Setting up remote accessTo set up remote LAN access Viewing sensor data records To set up remote modem or serial access Using the System Setup Utility To set up paging alerts To set up LAN alerts Maintaining Your Server ComponentsInstalling Getting Help Preparing to install componentsSelecting a place to work Gathering the tools you need Preventing static electricity discharge To open the server Opening the server case Opening the server case To close the server case Closing the server case Installing drives Replacing the CD/diskette drive in the Flex BayTo replace the drive in the Flex Bay Installing Components To install a hot-swap hard drive into the Flex Bay Installing a hot-swap Scsi hard drive into the Flex Bay Installing Components Installing drives To install a hard drive Installing a hard drive Installing drives Screw Installing drives Installing memory To install or replace memory To replace, add, or reseat a PCI expansion card Installing PCI expansion cards Installing PCI expansion cards Installing Components Follow the instructions in Closing the server case on To replace the fan module Replacing the fan module Replacing the fan module Air baffle mounting post hole To replace a processor Installing a processor Installing Components Remove the remaining clip Remove the heat sink Follow the instructions in Closing the server case on To replace the power supply Replacing the power supply Installing Components Follow the instructions in Closing the server case on To replace the Scsi backplane Replacing the Scsi backplane Replacing the Scsi backplane Follow the instructions in Closing the server case on To replace the battery Replacing the Cmos battery Cmos battery Replacing the power distribution board Follow the instructions in Closing the server case on Replacing the front panel board Installing Components Follow the instructions in Closing the server case on To replace the system board Replacing the system board Replacing the system board Guide Replacing the system board Installing Components Using the Bios Setup Utility To open the Bios Setup utility Opening the Bios Setup utility To update the Bios Updating the Bios Resetting the Bios To reset the Bios using the power and reset buttonsTo reset the Bios using the system board jumper Resetting the Bios Resetting Bios passwords Using the Bios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Before calling Gateway Technical Support Telephone support Telephone numbers Resource Service description How to reach Tutoring and training Resource Service description For more information Safety guidelines Error messages Invalid partition table Invalid passwordMemory errors were detected while the system started up Memory size error First steps Troubleshooting Beep codes Battery replacement Beeps Description Troubleshooting steps Diskette drive CD drive Diskette drive LED is lit continuously You receive a Non-system disk or disk error error messageExpansion cards Hard drive Your server does not recognize a Scsi drive To repair the master boot recordMaster boot record is corrupted Internet Keyboard MemoryModem telephone dial-up Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K To check the dialing properties in Windows Color is not uniform MonitorModem is not recognized by your server Your server is running but there is no picture Processor PowerYou press the power button, but the server does not turn on When you turn on the server, it makes several short beeps 112 113 SpecificationsServer a Certifications System specificationsCase size Weight Fans Ports Card sizes Power supply Memory System board specificationsProcessor Chipset Variable Requirements Environmental specifications Additional specifications 118 119 To view all Bios settings Advanced Bios menu Bios submenu Setting Value Main Bank #3 Bios menu Bios submenu Setting Value Server Bios menu Bios submenu Setting Value Security Boot 124 Important safety information Setting up your system125 Care during use Replacement parts and accessories United States of America Regulatory compliance statements Product FCC declaration of conformity Industry Canada IC Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 Canada California Proposition 65 Warning Laser safety statement Trademark Acknowledgments All Rights Reserved 132 133 Index Dimm 134 IDE 135 RAM 136 137 138