Configuring the ethernet controllers, Updating the firmware, Using the firmware updater program – Lenovo ThinkServer RS140 User Manual
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Note: Some information in these chapters might be intended for the advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID
configurations and might not apply to the onboard SATA software configurations.
• “MegaRAID Storage Manager Overview and Installation”
• “MegaRAID Storage Manager Window and Menus”
• “Monitoring System Events and Storage Devices”
• “Maintaining and Managing Storage Configurations”
The MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide also is available on the Lenovo Web site at:
Configuring the Ethernet controllers
The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide an interface for connecting to
a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network and provide full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables
simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network.
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the Ethernet controllers. However, you must install a device
driver to enable the operating system to recognize the controllers.
The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported
operating systems and device drivers on your server. See “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program”
on page 44.
The device drivers for onboard Ethernet controllers are also available for download at:
Updating the firmware
The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Web site.
Go to and follow the instructions on the Web page to check for the latest
level of firmware, such as the BIOS updates and device drivers.
When you replace a device in the server, you might have to either update the server with the latest version of
the firmware that is stored in memory on the device or reflash the BIOS and the FRU/SDR.
Using the Firmware Updater program
The Firmware Updater program enables you to maintain your system firmware up-to-date and helps you
avoid unnecessary outages.
To update your system firmware using the Firmware Updater program, do the following:
Note: Before distributing the firmware updates to a server, ensure that your server can restart successfully
without encountering hardware problems.
1. Go to and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate the
Firmware Updater program.
2. Download the ISO image for the Firmware Updater program and the TXT file that contains the
installation instructions.
3. Use any CD or DVD burning software to create a bootable disc with the ISO image.
4. Print the TXT file and follow the instructions to use the Firmware Updater program to update your
system firmware.
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