Gateway E-9520T Manual De Usuario
CHAPTER 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility
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Updating and recovering the BMC
Updating the BMC firmware
To update the BMC firmware:
1
Download the BMC firmware zip file from
support.gateway.com
.
2
Read the release notes for the firmware update.
3
Follow the instructions on the Web site or in the readme.txt file in the downloaded zip file
to update the firmware.
to update the firmware.
4
When the BMC update is complete, reboot your server.
Recovering the BMC
If you encounter a problem while you are updating the BMC, such as a power outage, the BMC
update may not be successful. If this occurs, you may need to recover the old BMC.
update may not be successful. If this occurs, you may need to recover the old BMC.
To manually recover the BMC:
1
. Make sure
that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected
to the server.
to the server.
2
.
3
Install a jumper across pins 1-2 of header J59-D.
4
.
5
.
6
.
7
Remove the jumper from pins 1-2.
8
.
9
Plug in the AC power cords and turn on the server for normal use.
Important
This method does not work if the keyboard is connected through the KVM switch.
Caution
Moving the jumper while the power is on can damage your server. Always
turn off the server and unplug the power cords and all other cables before changing
the jumper.
the jumper.