HP Compaq Integrated Smart Array Controller - Manual (Page 29)

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Chapter
3
Updating Firmware
The ROMs on all Compaq servers and most Compaq options can be updated
easily by flashing the ROM. To flash a ROM, Compaq ROMPaq replaces the
existing contents of the ROM with an updated version stored in a disk file.
This method is a convenient way to distribute new firmware and to keep
Compaq products up-to-date with the latest capabilities.
There are two ROMPaq utilities:
■ System ROMPaq
Update the system ROM in all Compaq servers supporting Flash ROM.
Use System ROMPaq when you install a new Integrated Smart Array
Controller in a Compaq server to be sure that the server utilizes the full
range of capabilities available from the Integrated Smart Array
Controller.
■ Options ROMPaq
Update the onboard ROM on all Compaq options supporting Flash
ROM. Use Option ROMPaq when new versions of the Integrated Smart
Array Controller firmware or SCSI drive firmware become available to
take advantage of expanded capabilities.
IMPORTANT: Before you install the new Integrated Smart Array Controller in your server,
update the system firmware by running the System ROMPaq utility. This process ensures
that you have the latest ROM on your system.
Use the instructions in the following section to create diskettes with the latest
version of System ROMPaq from the Compaq SmartStart and Support
Software CD.