Asus ASMB3-SOL PLUS - Manual (Page 19)

ASUS ASMB3-SOL PLUS 2-5
2.3 Firmware update and IP configuration
You need to update the IPMI and ASMB3-SOL PLUS firmware before you start
using the ASMB3-SOL PLUS board.
2.3.1 LAN firmware update
IPMI firmware should be updated before the update of ASMB3-SOL PLUS
firmware. Otherwise, the board may not function properly.
To update the Intel ® ESB2 LAN firmware:
1. Insert the support CD into the optical drive.
2. Restart the remote server, then press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup.
3. Go to Boot menu and set the Boot Device Priority item to [CD-ROM].
4. When finished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.
5. On reboot, the main menu appears.Select ESB2 IPMI Firmware Update,
and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
The firmware updating process starts.
ASUS Server RS162-E4/RX4 System
FreeDOS command prompt
ESB2 ASF Firmware Update
ESB2 IPMI Firmware Update
ASMB3-SOL PLUS Firmware Update
Configure BMC IP Source Static IP
Configure BMC IP Source DHCP
6. A confirmation message appears, asking whether you want to update the
firmware or not. Press <Y> to update.
Are you sure you want to update ESB2 IPMI Firmware now?
Yes or No [YN]?
Please do NOT interrupt the writing EEPROM image process !!
Writing EEPROM image 3%
7. When the update process is complete, the following screen appears.
Please do NOT interrupt the writing EEPROM image process !!
Writing EEPROM image 100%
Reading EEPROM image 100%
Compare EEPROM image content and buffer is OK !!
Completed ...
8. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power cord for 5 seconds before
restarting the system.
It is necessary to update the Broadcom ® LAN firmware if you install ASMB3-SOL
PLUS on a motherboard/system with Broadcom ® LAN chip. Select Broadcom
IPMI Firmware Update from the main menu while booting from the support CD.
Then complete the firmware update following the screen instructions.