Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 - Manual (Page 24)

ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater
The ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program (hereinafter referred to as the Firmware Updater
program) enables you to maintain your server firmware up-to-date and helps you avoid unnecessary server
outages. The Firmware Updater program is available for downloading from the Lenovo Support Web site.
For more information about downloading and using the Firmware Updater program, see “Updating the
firmware” on page 34.
BIOS update utilities
The BIOS firmware keeps updating after the shipment of the server. Lenovo maintains pages on the Support
Web site and provides the BIOS update utilities with instructions for download to help you update the
BIOS firmware if needed. For more information, see “Updating the firmware” on page 34 and “Updating or
recovering the BIOS” on page 27.
RAID configuration utilities
Your server supports onboard SATA software Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID). For detailed
information, see “Configuring RAID” on page 32.
Diagnostic programs
The following diagnostic programs are available for you to diagnose server problems:
• ThinkServer Diagnostic Tool
• ThinkServer System Profile Collection Tool
For more information, see “Using a diagnostic program” on page 87.
Locations
This topic provides information to help you locate your server components.
Machine type, model, and serial number label
This topic helps you locate the label that contains the machine type, model, and serial number information
for your server.
When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type, model, and serial number information helps support
technicians to identify your server and provide faster service.
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