Yesterday I updated bios from 1.1.2 to lastest 2.5.2. After this update, It successfully gets past the "configuring memory" and "configuring iDRAC" screens but I have the following message:
Warning! Power management firmare not responsive. Disconnect and reconnect system input power. Strick the F1 key tyo contiunue, F2 to run the system setup program ----
Info From iDRAC7
Server PowerEdge R620 BIOS Version 2.5.2 Firmware Version 1.06.06 (Build 15) Lifecycle Controller Firmware 1.0.0.5747 Operating System VMware ESXi 5.5.0 build-2068190
When the system loads the BIOS it loads and runs it from the system memory. If you encounter issues after updating BIOS or firmware then it can be due to old information that is stored in memory from the previous load. The on-screen instructions advise to remove power from the system to drain flea power. This should clear volatile memory and allow a full reload of the BIOS and firmware into memory.
I spoke to Dell technical support and he told me to go with version 2.4.2 before 2.5.2 but I can't find this version ...
I don't show 2.4.2 in the list of released versions. 2.4.3 would be the closest release version. I see nothing in the release notes that indicate revision stepping of any specific version is required. The only note I see is that you cannot backflash beyond 2.0.19 if you are using CPU E5-2600 V2.
I can't think of a reason they would suggest flashing to "2.4.2". I think they were just suggesting that you step the updates since you are encountering issues. I see no reason that specific version would matter. The most likely issue is that there was an issue with the previous flash. You can try reflashing with 2.5.2 or step with another version first.
The issue is Likely due to the number of missed updates between the updates
First of all you need to check what is the minimum version required to upgrade, note that you upgraded from 1.1.2 to 2.5.2 lastest, how many versions you jumped? Twenty?
Always! read all "release notes", sometimes the latest version isnt the ideal
If you have configured iDRAC, make the update by her, Update and rollback option,
It is recommended to use The Following sequence When updating firmware on the Dell PowerEdge servers.
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Posted January 27th, 2016 13:00
Hello
Did you follow the on-screen instructions?
When the system loads the BIOS it loads and runs it from the system memory. If you encounter issues after updating BIOS or firmware then it can be due to old information that is stored in memory from the previous load. The on-screen instructions advise to remove power from the system to drain flea power. This should clear volatile memory and allow a full reload of the BIOS and firmware into memory.
Thanks