Server Utilities
28 Intel Server Board SE7210TP1-E User Guide
Upgrading the BIOS The upgrade utility allows you to upgrade the BIOS in flash memory. The code and data in the
upgrade file include the following:
On-board BIOS, ATA-100 RAID BIOS, and PXE option ROMs for the devices that are
embedded on the system board
The Setup Utility
The System BIOS
Preparing for the Upgrade
The steps below explain how to prepare to upgrade the BIOS, including how to:
Record the current BIOS settings
Obtain the upgrade utility
Prepare a bootable diskette for the utility
In the unlikely event that a BIOS error occurs during the BIOS update process, see “Recovering the
BIOS” for instructions on performing a BIOS recovery.
Recording the Current BIOS Settings
1. Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the message:
Press <F2> Key if you want to run SETUP
2. Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.
✏ NOTE
Do not skip step 2. You will need these settings to configure your computer
at the end of the procedure.
Obtaining the Upgrade
Download the BIOS image file to a temporary folder on your hard drive. See “Additional
Information and Software” for a link to the update software.
✏ NOTE
Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting
a BIOS upgrade. Review also any release notes in the release notes file that
accompanies the new version of the BIOS. The release notes may contain
critical information regarding jumper settings, specific fixes, or other
information to complete the upgrade.