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Conguring 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 congure the Ethernet controllers. However, you must install a device
driver to enable the operating system to recognize the controllers.
The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplies the process of conguring RAID and installing supported
operating systems and device drivers on your server. See “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program”
on page 53
.
The device drivers for onboard Ethernet controllers also are available for download at:
http://www.lenovo.com/drivers
Updating the rmware
The rmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Web site.
Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to check for the latest
level of rmware, 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 rmware that is stored in memory on the device or reash the BIOS, the TMM rmware, and the FRU/SDR.
Using the Firmware Updater program
The Firmware Updater program enables you to maintain your system rmware up-to-date and helps you
avoid unnecessary outages.
To update your system rmware using the Firmware Updater program, do the following:
Note: Before distributing the rmware updates to a server, ensure that your server can restart successfully
without encountering hardware problems.
1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers 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 installation instructions in a TXT le.
3. Use any CD or DVD burning software to create a bootable disc with the ISO image.
4. Print the TXT le that contains the installation instructions and follow the instructions to use the Firmware
Updater program to update your system rmware.
Using the Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program
The Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program enables enterprise users to remotely control and monitor
multiple Lenovo servers within a LAN. The program provides an interface to display all severs being
managed, which enables the administrator to conveniently search for, monitor, and manage servers.
To download the Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program, go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and
follow the instructions on the Web page.
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