User Manual

MBI-6128R-T2/T2X MicroBlade Module User’s Manual
5-2
5-2 BIOS Updates
It may be necessary to update the BIOS used in the blade modules on occasion.
However, it is recommended that you not update BIOS if you are not experiencing
problems with a blade module.
Updated BIOS files are located on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products/
microblade). Please check the current BIOS revision and make sure it is newer than
your current BIOS before downloading.
There are several methods you may use to upgrade (flash) your BIOS. After
downloading the appropriate BIOS file (in a zip file format), follow one of the methods
described below to flash the new BIOS.
Flashing BIOS
Use the procedures below to “Flash” your BIOS with a new update using the USB ports
on the CMM module or by use of a Floppy Image file.
Flashing a BIOS using the USB Ports on the CMM:
1. Copy the contents of the zip file to a bootable USB pen drive.
2. Connect your bootable USB pen drive to one of the two USB slots on the CMM
(located on the back side of the enclosure).
3. Boot to the USB pen drive and go to the directory where you saved the contents of
the zip file.
4. Type flash filename.rom (replace filename.rom by the actual ROM file name).
Flashing a BIOS using a Floppy Image File
This method must be performed remotely.
1. Copy the image file from the zip file to your desktop.
2. Use the web browser or IPMIView to access your CMM remotely using its IP
Address.
3. Go to the V
IRTUAL MEDIA menu and select FLOPPY IMAGE UPLOAD.
4. BROWSE or OPEN to locate the *.img file on your desktop and select it.
5. Press the UPLOAD button and wait a few seconds for the image to upload to the
CMM.
6. Once the upload finishes, turn on the blade module and press <D
EL> to enter the
BIOS setup utility.
7. In the B
OOT MENU, bring USB LS120: PEPPCMM VIRTUAL DISC 1 to the top of
the boot priority list.
8. Exit while saving the changes. The blade module will boot to the virtual media
(floppy image) A:\>.
9. Type flash filename.rom.