CHAPTER 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility58Updating and recovering the BMCUpdating the BMC firmwareTo update the BMC firmware:1 Download the BMC firmware zip file from support.gateway.com.2 Read the release notes for the firmware update.3 Follow the instructions on the Web site or in the readme.txt file in the downloaded zip fileto update the firmware.4 When the BMC update is complete, reboot your server.Recovering the BMCIf you encounter a problem while you are updating the BMC, such as a power outage, the BMCupdate may not be successful. If this occurs, you may need to recover the old BMC.To manually recover the BMC:1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 24. Make surethat you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connectedto the server.2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 25.3 Remove the jumper across pins 1-2 of header J3-F, then place the jumper across pins 2-3.4 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 27.5 Update the BMC firmware by following Steps 1 through 4 in “To update the BMC firmware:”on page 58.6 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 25.7 Remove the jumper from pins 2-3 and replace the jumper back onto pins 1-2.ImportantThis method does not work if the keyboard is connected through the KVM switch.CautionMoving the jumper while the power is on can damage your server. Alwaysturn off the server and unplug the power cords and all other cables before changingthe jumper.
