Need to update BIOS, BMC firmware etc. but no floppy drive in the server ?
Posted
21 jan 2010 21:11
by
Jens Jönsson
Often BIOS and other firmware upgrade tools are still in good old DOS format. So to update your server you need to create a floppy disk with the files to boot from, but to what need when your server doesn't have a floppy drive ?
The solution is to boot from a USB stick and here's how to make one easily:
1) Download Unetbootin and run it!
2) Choose "FreeDOS" from the "Distribution" menu.
3) Insert your formatted USB stick
4) Click "OK" to make your bootable USB stick with FreeDOS
5) Copy your BIOS update software and BIOS files to the USB stick.
6) Boot your server and remember to choose to boot from USB in the boot menu...
7) Update your BIOS !
Done!
