HP Compaq Integrated Smart Array Controller User Manual

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3-4 Compaq Integrated Smart Array Controller User Guide

Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required

Writer: CDresden Project: Compaq Integrated Smart Array Controller User Guide Comments:

Part Number: 153236-001 File Name: d-ch3 Updating Firmware.doc Last Saved On: 8/26/99 3:33 PM

5. At the Select A Device screen, select the server from the list of the

programmable devices. There may be only one item in the list.

6. Press Enter.

7. At the Select An Image screen, the following is displayed:

Device to reprogram:

your server

Current ROM revision:

date of existing ROM version

Select Firmware Images:

date of latest ROM version

8. Press Enter.

9. Review the information on the Caution screen:

Device to reprogram:

your server

Current ROM revision:

date of existing ROM version

Selected ROM revision:

date of ROM version to be installed

10. Perform one of the following steps:

G

Press Esc to discontinue reprogramming and return to the Select An
Image screen.

OR

G

Press Enter to reprogram the system ROM.

The message “Reprogramming Firmware” indicates that the system
ROM is being reprogrammed.

CAUTION: Do not interrupt this cycle. Interrupting the ROM reprogramming
leaves the firmware in an unknown state and you may not be able to boot the
server. You will be notified when reprogramming is completed.

11. When ROMPaq is finished reprogramming the system ROM, press Esc

to exit the System ROMPaq Utility.

12. Remove the System ROMPaq diskette and restart the server by cycling

the power or by performing a cold start.

After ROMPaq has updated all of your firmware, install the Integrated Smart
Array Controller in the array controller slot on your server board. Refer to
Chapter 1 and your server documentation for detailed instructions on installing
the Integrated Smart Array Controller.

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