HP Firmware Manager User's GuidePublished: December 2006Edition: 1

Reinstallation Selecting a firmware update that is the same as what is installed reinstallsthe firmware to the same version (if the firmware installer

General information about the firmware package.•• Tabs to pages that contain more information about the firmware package, such asenhancements, fixes,

If you download an ISO HPOFM firmware package, you download an .ISO file that containsthe firmware package from which you must create a CD to use to b

2 Updating Firmware Using HP OS Initiated FirmwareManagerDownloading an HP OS-Initiated Firmware manager (OSIFM) firmware package downloads afile that

3. Display the show logs menu, for example:# SLA show logs menu appears.4. At the Enter menu item or [Ctrl-B] to Quit: prompt, enter c.5. At the Are y

After the firmware is upgraded, the current partition will reset and boot HP-UX.7. To verify that the firmware upgrade is successful, see Verify the H

3. Compare the firmware versions on the system to those in the package. For example, thefollowing command displays the firmware version in the IPF_SX2

where SYSTEM_NAME-0148 is the job ID of the swinstall command output.If any errors prevent the firmware upgrade, the log also shows the error messages

• Log in to the Management Processor, enter CM, and enter the SYSREV command to displaysystem firmware version information.• For a product, view the r

3. Download the firmware package to the /tmp directory as described in DownloadingFirmware Packages.A file named CPnnnnnn.scexe is downloaded, where n

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• Log in to the iLO Management Processor, enter CM, and enter the SYSREV command todisplay system firmware version information.• View the results in t

1. Log in as Administrator.2. Download the firmware package as described in Downloading Firmware Packages.A file named cpnnnnnn.exe is downloaded, whe

Figure 2-3 Windows Firmware Package Upgrade Results6. Click Reboot.A Reboot Confirmation window is displayed.7. Click Yes.The system resets and boots

Figure 2-4 Windows Firmware Package Installation5. In the Firmware Update Scope section, select the type of upgrade:• Partition — for the current part

Figure 2-5 Windows Mid-Range and High-End System Firmware Comparison7. Click one of the following:• Cancel — to cancel the firmware upgrade and end th

10. To verify that the firmware upgrade is successful, see Verifying the Windows FirmwareUpdate.11. After the firmware upgrades successfully, enter th

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3 Updating Firmware Using HP Offline Firmware ManagerDownloading an HP Offline Firmware Manager (OFM) firmware package, downloads a file thatcontains

1. On the HP Offline Firmware Manager Welcome window, select OK and press Enter.The Update Firmware menu is displayed.There are some minor differences

Figure 3-2 Viewing HO OFM Release NotesSelecting and Updating FirmwareFollow these steps to select and update firmware:1. From the Manage Firmware win

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Figure 3-3 Management Processor Reset5. A final confirmation screen is displayed. Select Continue.Progress of the firmware update is displayed, as sho

Figure 3-4 HP OFM Update ProgressVerifying the UpdateAfter all firmware updates complete, a Firmware Update Results screen is displayed, as shownin Fi

Figure 3-5 HP OFM ResultsThe following lists the possible results:[OK] The firmware update was successful without any errors.[FAILED] The firmware upd

cells that are present. Within each block, firmware components are ordered by cabinet numberfollowed by cell number.The current partition (on which HP

new firmware. If this action is required, a warning message is displayed before the update begins.When the updates have begun and it is time to remove

IndexBbenefits, 9CCDbooting a system from, 27creating for offline firmware upgrade, 27complexupgrading firmware on HP-UX, 15current partitionupgrading

Rreinstallation, 10release notes(see also firmware release notes)Ssoftware requirements, 9Uunassigned cellsupgrading firmware on HP-UX, 17upgrading us

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About This DocumentThis document describes how to use the HP Firmware Manager (HP FM) tools to update systemfirmware.Intended AudienceThis document is

WARNING A warning calls attention to important information that if notunderstood or followed will result in personal injury ornonrecoverable system pr

1 HP Firmware Manager (FM)HP Firmware Manager (HP FM) is a set of tools for updating firmware on an Integrity or PA-RISCsystem. HP FM is packaged with