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Updating the BIOS and Cisco IMC Firmware
Step 19
Select Install using Current Console as the install method.
Step 20
Click Proceed with install. Wait for 20 to 30 minutes for copying CMX file.
The system is rebooted after the file is copied. The system is loaded with Centos 7. Cisco CMX welcome window is
displayed.
Updating the BIOS and Cisco IMC Firmware
Caution
When you upgrade the BIOS firmware, you must also upgrade the Cisco IMC firmware to the same version
or the server does not boot. Do not power off the server until the BIOS and Cisco IMC firmware are matching
or the server does not boot.
Cisco provides the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility to assist with simultaneously upgrading the BIOS, Cisco IMC,
and other firmware to compatible levels.
The server uses firmware obtained from and certified by Cisco. Cisco provides release notes with each firmware
image. There are several possible methods for updating the firmware:
• Recommended method for firmware update: Use the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility to simultaneously
• You can upgrade the Cisco IMC and BIOS firmware by using the Cisco IMC GUI interface.
• You can upgrade the Cisco IMC and BIOS firmware by using the Cisco IMC CLI interface.
For links to the documents listed above, see the
Accessing the System BIOS
Step 1
Enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the F2 key when prompted during bootup.
Note
The version and build of the current BIOS are displayed on the Main page of the utility.
Step 2
Use the arrow keys to select the BIOS menu page.
Step 3
Highlight the field to be modified by using the arrow keys.
Step 4
Press Enter to select the field that you want to change, and then modify the value in the field.
Step 5
Press the right arrow key until the Exit menu screen is displayed.
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upgrade the Cisco IMC, BIOS, and component firmware to compatible levels.
See the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility Quick Reference Guide for your firmware release at the documentation
roadmap link below.
See the Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Server Configuration Guide.
See the Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Server CLI Configuration Guide.
Cisco UCS C-Series Documentation
Installation and Initial Configuration
Roadmap.
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