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DL980 G7 Sys Errata: Processor Upgrade

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Procedure for Windows® and Linux®
CAUTION: All steps of this procedure must be performed in the exact order given in this procedure.
Once the upgrade is started, complete the entire update. Do not stop at any point during the
update.
IMPORTANT: While upgrading the firmware, do not power off the server or attempt any
operations.
NOTE: This procedure will take approximately 2 - 4 hours to complete.
This procedure uses Smart Components. Smart Components are self-extracting executables, with
a filename based on the component number.
1. Obtain the latest BIOS (System ROM) and device drivers:
a. Go to the Contact HP United States webpage (http:// welcome. hp.com/country/us/en/
contact_us.htm).
b. Select Support and Driver downloads.
c. Select Drivers and Software.
d. Enter a product name/number (for example: DL980), and click Search.
e. Click HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Server from the list of options.
f. Click your operating system to retrieve an index of all available: drivers, system
management applications, BIOS, firmware, software, and utilities.
2. The appropriate device driver must be installed and running before using this flash component.
CAUTION: If the appropriate device driver is not installed and running before using this
flash component, you will receive the following error message if the driver is not running. "The
software is not supported for installation on this system. You must install the iLO Channel
Interface driver to use this component."
1. On Windows, install the HP ProLiant iLO 3 Management Controller Driver Package.
2. On Linux, install the HP ProLiant Channel Interface Device Driver for iLO.
3. Flash BIOS (System ROM) by following the component installation instructions.
4. Power down to Stand-By (dc power off).
5. Flash iLO via the web interface.
6. Power on the system (dc power on).
7. Boot the system to the OS.
8. If running, disable SNMP agents service.
1. For Windows:
1. Run "services"
2. Select "SNMP Service"
3. Click "Stop" to stop the service
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