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Chapter 2
Installing the Server
Using the BIOS Recovery DIP Switch
See
Download the BIOS update package and extract it to a temporary location.
Step 1
Copy the BIOS recovery files to the root directory of a USB thumb drive using either one of the
Step 2
following methods:
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Power off the server as described in
Step 3
Disconnect all power cords from the power supplies.
Step 4
Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have
Step 5
to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution
Step 6
Remove the top cover as described in
Locate BIOS recovery DIP switch 2. See
Step 7
Use a small pointed object such as a screwdriver to move DIP switch 2 to the closed (upper) position.
Step 8
Reconnect AC power cords to the server. The server powers up to standby power mode.
Step 9
Insert the USB thumb drive that you prepared in
Step 10
Return the server to main power mode by pressing the Power button on the front panel.
Step 11
The server boots with the updated BIOS boot block. When the BIOS detects a valid
on the USB thumb drive, it proceeds with the BIOS update.
Wait for server to complete the BIOS update, then remove the USB thumb drive from the server.
Step 12
Note
After the server has fully booted, power off the server again and disconnect all power cords.
Step 13
Move DIP switch 2 back to the default open (lower) position.
Step 14
Note
Step 15
Replace the top cover, replace the server in the rack, replace power cords and any other cables, then
power on the server by pressing the Power button.
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Figure 2-5
for the location of the DIP switch.
Copy the contents of the extracted UEFI folder to the root directory of a USB thumb drive. The UEFI
folder contains the flash utility, BIOS recovery image, and other necessary files that are required in
this procedure.
The recovery folder contains a recovery ISO image. Extract and copy the contents of the recovery
ISO image to the root directory of a USB thumb drive. The recovery ISO image contains the flash
utility, BIOS recovery image, and other necessary files that are required in this procedure.
If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
During the BIOS update, the CIMC will shut down the server and the screen will be blank for
about 10 minutes. Do not unplug the power cords during this update. The CIMC will power on
the server after the update is complete.
If you do not move the switch back to the default position, the CIMC will attempt to recover the
BIOS every time you boot the server.
Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server, page
Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover, page
Figure
2-5.
Step 2
into a USB port on the server.
Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide
Service DIP Switch
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3-8.
file
recovery.cap
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