Lenovo 6434, TS100, 6432, 6431, 6433 manual

3. From a command line, type bmc_cfg and press Enter.

For the program to interface with the mini-baseboard management controller, the parameters in the Intf.ini file must be set correctly. To modify the Intf.ini file, use the mini-baseboard management controller setup utility program or a text editor.

Using the mini-baseboard management controller firmware updates utility program

Use the mini-baseboard management controller firmware update utility program to download a mini-baseboard management controller firmware update. This program updates the mini-baseboard management controller firmware only and does not affect any device drivers.

Important: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to update the mini-baseboard management controller firmware before you update the BIOS code.

To download the program, complete the following steps.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

1.Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.

2.Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers from the Select your product list.

3.Select Servers from the Brand list.

4.From Family list, select ThinkServer TS100, and click Continue.

5.Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.

6.From the BMC software, copy the file Flash.exe to a firmware update diskette.

To update the firmware, use one of the following procedures:

vIf the Linux or Windows operating-system update package is available from the World Wide Web and you have obtained it, follow the instructions that come with the package.

vIf you are using a diskette, complete the following steps:

1.Turn on the server.

2.Insert the firmware update diskette into the diskette drive.

3.From a command line, type flash -?and press Enter.

For the program to interface with the mini-baseboard management controller, the parameters in the Intf.ini file must be set correctly. To modify the Intf.ini file, use the mini-baseboard management controller setup utility program or a text editor.

Using the mini-baseboard management controller SDR/FRU update utility program

Use the mini-baseboard management controller SDR/FRU update utility program to download an SDR/FRU update.

To download the program, complete the following steps.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

1.Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.

2.Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers from the Select your product list.

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