Remote Administration

Remote Administration

Using this option, the BIOS can be updated remotely from a network server. If an administrator password is set, it does not have to be entered from the server to access this function.
Consult the network administrator for information on setting up the network server to perform POST and BIOS updates.

To access the Remote Administrator setting:

From the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, select System Security, then press Enter
The System Security menu appears.
Select Remote Administration, then, press Enter
To enable update POST/BIOS over the network, select Enabled (default setting). To disable, select Disabled

You might need to perform a POST/BIOS (flash) update under the following circumstances:

When you receive a system message instructing you to do so
When you install a new microprocessor (see Microprocessors).
When you receive an error code, (see Symptom-to-FRU index).
When you change certain configuration switch settings (see 'Processor Speed Switch Settings' in System Board Illustration 8476 / 8477 and ROM Operation Mode Switch Setting)

Before you can perform a POST/BIOS /flash) update, you must create a Flash Utility Diskette , as follows:

Insert a blank, 3.5-inch, formatted 2 MB diskette into diskette drive A.
Go to http://www.pc.ibm.com/support on the World Wide Web and download the appropriate flash update program. Review the applicable README files, and use this information to copy the Flash Utility program onto the diskette.
If applicable, follow any additional instructions on the screen.

Note: The server is shipped with the Remote Administration feature set to Enabled
To ensure that the POST/BIOS update (flash) procedure works properly, do not change this default value.

To perform a POST/BIOS (flash) update, insert the Flash Utility Diskette into the primary diskette drive and run the Flash Utility program. Follow the instructions in the program.

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