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Updating the firmware

Use this information to update the firmware.

Important
  1. Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.
  2. Before you update the firmware, be sure to back up any data that is stored in the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), in case any of the TPM characteristics are changed by the new firmware. For instructions, see your encryption software documentation.
  3. Installing the wrong firmware or device-driver update might cause the server to malfunction. Before you install a firmware or device-driver update, read any readme and change history files that are provided with the downloaded update. These files contain important information about the update and the procedure for installing the update, including any special procedure for updating from an early firmware or device-driver version to the latest version.

  • Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI

    Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI is a collection of command line applications that can be used to manage Lenovo servers. Its update application can be used to update firmware and device drivers for your servers. The update can be performed within the host operating system of the server (in-band) or remotely through the BMC of the server (out-of-band). Specific details about updating firmware using Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI is available at: http://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/toolsctr_cli_lenovo/onecli_c_update.html.

  • Lenovo XClarity Essentials UpdateXpress

    Lenovo XClarity Essentials UpdateXpress provides most of OneCLI update functions through a graphical user interface (GUI). It can be used to acquire and deploy UpdateXpress System Pack (UXSP) update packages and individual updates. UpdateXpress System Packs contain firmware and device driver updates for Microsoft Windows and for Linux. You can obtain Lenovo XClarity Essentials UpdateXpress from the following location: https://support.lenovo.com/uu/en/solutions/lnvo-xpress.

  • Lenovo XClarity Essentials Bootable Media Creator

    You can use Lenovo XClarity Essentials Bootable Media Creator to create bootable media that is suitable for applying firmware updates, running preboot diagnostics, and deploying Microsoft Windows operating systems. You can obtain Lenovo XClarity Essentials BoMC from the following location: https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/uu/en/solutions/lnvo-bomc.

The firmware for the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the website. To check for the latest level of firmware, such as the UEFI firmware, device drivers, and IMM2 firmware, go to the Lenovo Support website.

Download the latest firmware for the server; then, install the firmware, using the instructions that are included with the downloaded files.

When you replace a device in the server, you might have to update the firmware that is stored in memory on the device or restore the pre-existing firmware from a CD or DVD image.

The following list indicates where the firmware is stored:
  • UEFI firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.
  • IMM2 firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.
  • Ethernet firmware is stored in ROM on the Ethernet controller and on the system board.
  • ServeRAID firmware is stored in ROM on the RAID adapter (if one is installed).
  • SAS/SATA firmware is stored in UEFI ROM on the system board.