Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller
The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provides an interface for connecting
to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and provides full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables
simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server supports
auto-negotiation, the controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T) and
duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and automatically operates at that rate and mode.
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must install a device driver to
enable the operating system to address the controllers.
Updating the firmware
The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Support Web
site. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support to check for the latest level of firmware, such as the BIOS
ROM file, BMC FW and RAID FW files.
When you replace a device in the server, you might have to either update the server with the latest version of
the firmware that is stored in memory on the device or restore the pre-existing firmware from a diskette or
CD image.
• The BIOS ROM file is stored in flash on the system board.
• The Ethernet firmware is stored in EEPROM on the Ethernet controller.
• The onboard SATA software RAID firmware is integrated into the BIOS ROM on the system board.
• The SAS RAID card firmware is stored in ROM on the SAS RAID card.
The Ethernet firmware is downloadable at http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program
ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater is a software application that enables you to maintain your
system firmware up to date and helps you avoid unnecessary outages. Firmware Updater updates the server
system and adapter firmware.
To update your system, do the following:
1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support.
2. Click
Download & Drivers
➙
ThinkServer
and then follow the instructions on the Web page to
download the ISO image for the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program.
3. Burn the ISO image to a disc.
4. Set the optical drive as the first boot device and insert the disc into the optical drive. The server will
proceed directly to the User Interface Application’s introductory screen.
5. Read the messages and instructions displayed on the introductory screen. Then, click
Next
to proceed
to the list of firmware updates available on the optical media.
6. Click
Apply
to begin the updates (click
Cancel
if you want to abort the updates and exit). All updates
will run to completion, with each updater’s native user interface kept visible to the user. When the User
Interface Application regains control, you will see the results screen.
Before distributing the firmware update to other servers, ensure that your server can restart successfully
without encountering hardware problems.
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