Updating FRU Nonvolatile Storage Area

After the configuration is determined, the utility updates the FRU nonvolatile storage area. First it verifies the common header area and checksum from the specified FRU file. The internal use area is read out of the specified .FRU file and is programmed into the nonvolatile storage. The chassis area is read out of the specified .FRU file. Finally, it reads the product area out of the specified FRU file, then the area is programmed into the FRU nonvolatile storage. All areas are also written to the FRU.TMP file.

Updating DMI FRU Nonvolatile Storage Area

After programming the BMC FRU area, the utility programs chassis, board, and product FRU information to the DMI fields, if the DMI flag follows each FRUAREA command in the configuration file.

Cleaning Up and Exiting

If an update was successfully performed, the utility displays a single message and then exits.

If the utility fails, it immediately exits with an error message and exit code.

Upgrading the BIOS

Preparing for the Upgrade

Before upgrading the BIOS, prepare for the upgrade by recording the current BIOS settings, obtaining the upgrade utility, and making a copy of the current BIOS.

Recording the Current BIOS Settings

1.Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the splash screen.

2.Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.

✏NOTE

If you are not familiar with BIOS settings for the system, make sure you complete step two. You need these settings to configure your computer at the end of the procedure.

Obtaining the Upgrade Utility

Upgrade to a new version of the BIOS using the new BIOS files and the BIOS upgrade utility, iFLASH.EXE. Obtain the BIOS upgrade file and the iFLASH.EXE utility from the Intel World Wide Web site:

http://www.intel.com

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