Updating firmware from the System Utilities

Use this option to update firmware components in the system, including the system BIOS, NICs, and storage cards.

  1. Access the System ROM Flash Binary component for your server from the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center.
  2. Copy the binary file to a USB media or iLO virtual media.
  3. Attach the media to the server.
  4. Launch the System Utilities, select Embedded Applications > Firmware Update, and press Enter.
  5. Select a device and press Enter.

    The Firmware Updates screen lists details about your selected device, including the current firmware version in use.

  6. Select Select Firmware File and press Enter.
  7. Select the flash file in the File Explorer list and press Enter.

    The firmware file is loaded and the Firmware Updates screen lists details of the file in the Selected firmware file field.

  8. Select Image Description and press Enter, then select a firmware image and press Enter again. A device can have multiple firmware images.
  9. Select Start firmware update.