Dell PowerEdge C1100 - Manual (Page 9)

Using the Baseboard Management Controller 9
Firmware Update
Use the Firmware Update feature to upgrade to the latest firmware version. The following data is
included in the iBMC firmware package:
• Compiled iBMC firmware code and data
• Web-based user interface, JPEG, and other user interface data files
• Default configuration files
NOTE: The firmware update retains the current iBMC settings.
Updating the iBMC Firmware
NOTE: Before beginning the firmware update, download the latest firmware version and save it on your
local system. During the process of firmware update, the AC power of the managed system cannot be
unplugged and the Web GUI cannot be closed.
1 Browse to, or Enter the path on your system where the firmware image file resides.
Example:
C:\Updates\V1.0\<image_name>
The default firmware image name is firmimg.ast2050.dcs.
2 Select the Update Type as Normal or Forced (The default value is Normal).
Normal: An update operation will occur only when the BMC validates the target board, target
product and version number.
Forced: Forced update makes the BMC update the image without validating target board,
target product and version number.
3 Click Update.
The update might take several minutes. When the update is completed, a dialog box appears.
4 Click OK to close the session and automatically log out.
5 After the iBMC resets, click Log In to log in to the iBMC again.
Sensors
The Sensor menu provides information about system hardware such as the fan speed, internal
temperature, and voltage.