Obtaining the upgrade, Upgrading the bios, Clearing the password – Intel SERVER SYSTEM SR2500AL User Manual

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Intel® Server System SR2500AL User’s Guide

Obtaining the Upgrade

Download the BIOS image file to a temporary folder on your hard drive. See

“Server

System References”

for a link to the update software.

Note: Review the instructions and release notes that are provided in the readme file distributed

with the BIOS image file before attempting a BIOS upgrade. The release notes contain

critical information regarding jumper settings, specific fixes, or other information to

complete the upgrade.

Upgrading the BIOS

Follow the instructions in the readme file that came with the BIOS upgrade. When the

update completes, remove the bootable media from which you performed the upgrade.

Caution: Do not power down the system during the BIOS update process! The system will reset

automatically when the BIOS update process is completed.

Note: You may encounter a CMOS Checksum error or other problem after reboot. If this

happens, shut down the system and boot it again. CMOS checksum errors require that you

enter Setup, check your settings, save your settings, and exit Setup.

Clearing the Password

If the user or administrator password(s) is lost or forgotten, moving the password clear

jumper into the "clear" position clears both passwords. The password clear jumper must

be restored to its original position before a new password(s) can be set.

1. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
2. Open the server chassis.
3. Move the jumper from the normal operation position, Password Clear Protect, at

pins 1 and 2 to the Password Clear Erase position, covering pins 2 and 3.

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