IBM Enterprise Server H80 Series - Manual (Page 85)

Updating System Firmware from the AIX Command Line
Refer to the detailed instructions that are provided on the Web site with the latest
image.
Note: The update process can take up to sixty minutes, and the system will always
reboot itself during the update process.
Recovery Mode
If the service processor detects that its programming has been corrupted when it is
powering up to standby mode, it will enter recovery mode. In recovery mode, it will
ask for the firmware update diskettes by putting eight-digit codes on the operator
panel.
The eight-digit codes are as follows:
Notes:
1. If the wrong diskette is inserted at any time, or if the diskette is left in the drive
after it has been read, B1FD 1F is displayed, indicating that the wrong diskette
is in the drive.
2. If B1FD 1A is displayed at any time during the process, the service processor
must be reset by removing and reconnecting ac power.
After the update process is complete, the service processor resets itself and goes
through a complete reboot.
Code Action
A1FD 0000 System firmware has been corrupted and must be reflashed.
A1FD 0001 Insert update diskette 1.
A1FD 0002 Insert update diskette 2.
A1FD 0003 Insert update diskette 3.
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