HP Firmware Manager User's Guide

• Log in to the iLO Management Processor, enter CM, and enter the SYSREV command to
display system firmware version information.
• View the results in the /var/cpq/Component.log file.
Updating Firmware on a Windows System
Downloading an HP OSIFM firmware package on a system running the Windows operating
system downloads a file that contains the firmware package as a Smart Component. This section
describes how to update firmware on an entry-class, mid-range, or high-end system that is
running the Windows operating system. It describes the following tasks:
• Tasks to perform before updating firmware
• Upgrading firmware on an entry-class system
• Upgrading firmware on a mid-range or high-end system
• Verifying the firmware update
For procedures on how to downgrade or reinstall firmware, see the firmware package Release
Notes.
Before Updating Firmware
The following lists the tasks that you must complete before updating firmware on a system
running the Windows operating system:
• Perform all the tasks listed in the prerequisites section in the firmware releases notes. For
information on obtaining release notes for a firmware package, see step 7 in Downloading
Firmware Packages.
• Schedule a time to update firmware when it is convenient to reboot the system.
• Review the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for
precautions, scope of license, restrictions, and limitation of liability and warranties.
• Do not update firmware on the iLO Management Processor over the network while updating
system firmware.
• Back up the system. For additional information, see the administration guide that came with
the operating system.
• Clear the system event logs. Follow these steps to clear the system event logs:
1. Establish a telnet session with the iLO Management Processor.
2. Log in to the iLO Management Processor as an administrator.
3. Display the show logs menu, for example:
# SL
A show logs menu appears.
4. At the Enter menu item or [Ctrl-B] to Quit: prompt, enter c.
5. At the Are you sure you want to clear all logs? (Y/[N]): prompt, enter
y.
The following message appears:
-> Logs have been cleared.
Upgrading Firmware on an Entry-Class System
Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware on an entry-class system that is running the Windows
operating system:
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