Updating The Dmi/Smbios Data - IBM System x3250 4364 Problem Determination And Service Manual
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You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers. For
device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see the
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the server. To
find updated information about configuring the controller, complete the following
steps:
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html.
2. From the Hardware list, select System x3250 and click Go.
3. Click the Install and use tab.
4. Click Product documentation.
Updating the DMI/SMBIOS data
The Desktop Management Interface (DMI) must be updated when the system board
is replaced. To update the DMI, complete the following steps:
1. Copy the DMI/SMBIOS utility (flash2.exe) from the BIOS flash diskette to a DOS
2. Insert the diskette into a diskette drive that is connected to the server.
3. Restart the server from the diskette.
4. At the a:\ prompt, type flash2.exe, and press Enter.
5. To change the machine type and model number, type mtm xxxxyyy where xxxx
6. To change the serial number, type sn zzzzzzz where zzzzzzz is the serial
7. To change the asset tag, type asset aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
8. Restart the server.
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IBM System x3250 Types 4364, 4365, and 4366: Problem Determination and Service Guide
bootable diskette (see "Updating the firmware" on page 11 for information about
downloading and using firmware).
is the model type and yyy is the model number; then, press Enter.
number; then, press Enter.
where aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa is the asset tag number; then,
press Enter.
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