HP 441877-00B - Manual (Page 48)

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Firmware upgrade utility
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Windows utility ...................................................................................................................................... 48
c-Class BladeSystem utility ....................................................................................................................... 54
Linux utility ............................................................................................................................................ 54
DOS utility............................................................................................................................................. 59
Windows utility
These notes describe how to use the Gigabit Server Adapter Firmware Upgrade Utility to flash server
adapter firmware.
Flashing consists of using software to replace the current server adapter firmware on a target server with
a new firmware image. Server adapter firmware is typically flashed for the following reasons:
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To support new features
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To correct problems in a previous server adapter firmware version
Customers should upgrade their servers to the latest server adapter firmware version:
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When HP releases a new server adapter firmware version
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When installing a new server adapter
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After purchasing a new server
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When installing a SoftPaq that specifies the need for the latest version of firmware
The Gigabit Server Adapter Firmware Upgrade Utility automatically checks for driver, hardware, and
operating system dependencies, and installs only the correct server adapter firmware upgrades required
by each target server.
Supported operating systems
The upgrade utility supports the following operating systems:
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Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server
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Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Advanced Server
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Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Data Center
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Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Terminal Server
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Microsoft® Windows 2003 Server
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Microsoft® Windows 2003 (32-bit) Enterprise Server
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Microsoft® Windows 2003 (32-bit) Data Center
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Microsoft® Windows 2003 (x64) Enterprise Server
Supported Gigabit Server Adapters
The upgrade utility provides support for the following adapters: