Intel SX220 User Manual

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Viglen SX220 User Guide

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5. Reinstall the access cover and connect the power cord.

6. Insert the diskette holding the BIOS upgrade and recovery files into drive A.

7. Turn on system power and listen to the speaker:

Two beeps indicate successful BIOS recovery—Go to the next step.

A series of continuous beeps indicates failed BIOS recovery—Return to Step

1 and repeat the recovery process.


8. Turn off system power and disconnect all AC power cords.

9. Remove the access cover.

10. Move the Recovery Boot jumper back to its normal position.

11. Reinstall the access cover.

12. Connect all AC power cords and turn on system power.

Changing the BIOS Language

You can use the BIOS upgrade utility to change the language BIOS displays. Use a
bootable diskette containing the Intel flash utility and language files.

Firmware Update Utility Description

The Firmware Update Utility is a DOS-based program used to update the BMCs
firmware code. You need to run the utility only if new firmware code is necessary.

Running the Firmware Update Utility

Review the release notes before proceeding.

1. Create a DOS-bootable diskette. The version of DOS must be 6.0 or higher.

2. Place the firmware update utility (FWUPDATE.EXE) and the *.hex file on the

diskette. Make a note of the *.hex file name, because you will need it later.


3. Insert the diskette into the drive and boot to it.

4. At the DOS prompt, run the executable file (FWUPDATE.EXE).

5. The utility displays a menu screen. Select “Upload Flash.”

6. The utility asks for a file name. Enter the name of the *.hex file.

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