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06-11-2009 07:26 AM
06-11-2009 07:26 AM
DL380 G5 BIOS flash
I'm now trying to install a later BIOS (2008.11.1) using the ROMPaq utility, which I've installed on a 1GB USB key by running SP41991.exe. However the DL380 does not appear to detect the USB key.
The LED on the USB key flashes when it's inserted. I've tried rebooting with and without the key in place.
I've gleaned from a previous thread that the server maintenance switch setting on the motherboad may have to be changed, but I can't find anything definitive on this for the DL380 G5.
Can anyone advise on how to get the ROMPaq working, or failing that any other method to fix the BIOS?
Thanks in advance,
Sean.
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06-11-2009 07:40 AM
06-11-2009 07:40 AM
Re: DL380 G5 BIOS flash
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06-11-2009 07:45 AM
06-11-2009 07:45 AM
Re: DL380 G5 BIOS flash
I can't get into the BIOS to change the boot device. I press F9, and I see the confirmation 'F9 pressed', but it then just goes into the 'Insert ROMPAQ disketted' screen. I presumed this wass because of the faulty BIOS install.
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06-11-2009 02:05 PM
06-11-2009 02:05 PM
Re: DL380 G5 BIOS flash
Keep in mind that using the system maintenance switch will reset all RBSU settings to their default values. It sounds in this case however that you are in a desparate situation.
To reset the switch, check pages 86-87 in this document: http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00710359/c00710359.pdf
In short, set switch S6 to the ON position and boot. Good luck!
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06-12-2009 02:02 AM
06-12-2009 02:02 AM
Re: DL380 G5 BIOS flash
However I looked further into the ROMPaq creation procedure, and noticed that for disaster recovery I needed to create a USB key of 'floppy format' - previously I'd just created a standard USB key ROMPaq as this was earlier in the list of options.
When I powered up the server with this key in place the ROMPaq utility ran and I was able to flash the BIOS.
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