Force_Flash_MT4117_Procedure.md

Force-Flash Procedure for MT4117 (ConnectX-4)

1. Prerequisites

1. Install Mellanox Firmware Tools (MFT)

   • Download from NVIDIA Networking: Firmware Tools.
   • Install the appropriate package for your operating system.

2. Identify the Card and Current Configuration

   mst start
   mst status
   flint -d mt4117_pciconf0 query

   • Note the following details:
     • PSID: LNVxxxxx (Lenovo branded).
     • Firmware Version: Current version.
     • Card Identifier: mt4117_pciconf0.

2. Back Up Current Firmware

To create a backup of the existing firmware:

flint -d mt4117_pciconf0 ri backup_firmware.bin

• This saves the current firmware as backup_firmware.bin.

3. Download Generic Mellanox Firmware

1. Visit Mellanox Firmware Downloads.
2. Search for MT4117 and download the latest firmware .bin file matching the PSID for the non-Lenovo card (MTxxxxxx).

4. Force-Flash the Firmware

Use the following command to force flash the generic firmware:

flint -d mt4117_pciconf0 -i firmware_file.bin --allow_psid_change burn

• Replace firmware_file.bin with the name of the downloaded firmware file.
• Confirm the override when prompted.

5. Verify the Flash

After the flash completes, verify the new firmware:

flint -d mt4117_pciconf0 query

• Confirm the new PSID (MTxxxxxx) and firmware version match the downloaded firmware.

6. Optional: Restore Original Firmware

If you encounter issues, restore the original firmware:

flint -d mt4117_pciconf0 -i backup_firmware.bin burn

• Reboot the system after restoration.

Summary of Actions

• Device: MT4117 (ConnectX-4)
• Original PSID: LNVxxxxx (Lenovo branded)
• Backup Created: Yes (backup_firmware.bin)
• New Firmware PSID: MTxxxxxx (Generic Mellanox)
• Commands Used:
  • Backup: flint -d mt4117_pciconf0 ri backup_firmware.bin
  • Flash: flint -d mt4117_pciconf0 -i firmware_file.bin --allow_psid_change burn