RMU build Gen-1.5: IV. Best Practices - D. Update Firmware on SuperMicro Nodes

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D. Update Firmware on SuperMicro Nodes (Recommended)

1. Open and Log into a BMC of the SuperMicro you wish to update
2. Select System > FRU Reading
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3. Find the Board Product name on this page
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4. Using the Board Product Name, search for the latest firmware on SuperMicros website. https://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/bios_ipmi.php?type=BMC
5. Once you have located your motherboard, Select Resources
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6. Under Software Select BMC Firmware
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7. Download it and Extract it
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8. Go back to the BMC and select Maintenance > Firmware Update
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9. Select Enter Update Mode
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10. In the Confirm Window Select Yes
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11. Select Upload Firmware
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12. In the Confirm Window Select Yes
13. Uncheck Preserve Configuration (Unchecking this option will restore the BMC's factory default setting.)
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14. Select Start Upgrade
    • NOTE: After the firmware update is complete, you will need to clear the cache of any browser that had previously connected with that BMC Web Console.
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