How to Update IPMI Firmware (Hyper Series 2000, 3000, 4000)

Written By Christian Castagna (Administrator)

Updated at October 22nd, 2025

Step 1. Login to IPMI GUI

Step 2. Perform a backup of the current configuration (Maintenance menu, IPMI Configuration option)

 

Step 3. Verify current firmware version (System menu)

 

Step 4. Identify motherboard model (System menu, FRU Reading option)

 

Step 5. Connect to Supermicro web site (click here), search your motherboard (eg “X11DPi-NT”) and download the ZIP file

 

Step 6. From IPMI GUI, access the Firmware Update panel (Maintenance menu, Firmware Update option)

 

Step 7. Press the button “Enter Update Mode” and confirm the operation

 

Step 8. Choose the ZIP file previously downloaded and press the button “Upload Firmware