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The device drivers for onboard Ethernet controllers also are available for download at: http://www.lenovo.com/drivers
Updating the firmware
The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Web site.
Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to check for the latest level of firmware, such as the BIOS updates and device drivers.
When you replace a device in the server, you might have to either update the server with the latest version of the firmware that is stored in memory on the device or reflash the BIOS, the TMM firmware, and the FRU/SDR.
Using the Firmware Updater program
The Firmware Updater program enables you to maintain your system firmware
To update your system firmware using the Firmware Updater program, do the following:
Note: Before distributing the firmware updates to a server, ensure that your server can restart successfully without encountering hardware problems.
1.Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate the Firmware Updater program.
2.Download the ISO image for the Firmware Updater program and the installation instructions in a TXT file.
3.Use any CD or DVD burning software to create a bootable disc with the ISO image.
4.Print the TXT file that contains the installation instructions and follow the instructions to use the Firmware Updater program to update your system firmware.
Using the Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program
The Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program enables enterprise users to remotely control and monitor multiple Lenovo servers within a LAN. The program provides an interface to display all severs being managed, which enables the administrator to conveniently search for, monitor, and manage servers.
To download the Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program, go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page.
For detailed information about using the Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program, refer to the help system for the program.
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