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Running system rompaq – Compaq 64-Bit User Manual

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Compaq StorageWorks 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter

Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required

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Running System ROMPaq

System ROMPaq is used to update the firmware in Compaq servers. The new
storage systems have enhanced drive array capabilities and many existing
servers require updated firmware to take advantage of these capabilities. Since
it is difficult to determine when the firmware was last updated, Compaq
recommends running the latest System ROMPaq on your server before
installing a new 64-Bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter.

To run System ROMPaq:

1. Place the System ROMPaq diskette in the server diskette drive.

2. Start the server by turning on the power.

3. Press Enter at the Welcome screen.

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

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

5. At the Select An Image screen, you will see:

Device to reprogram:

your server

Current ROM revision:

date of existing ROM version

Select Firmware Images:

date of latest ROM version

Press Enter.

6. 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

Press Enter to reprogram the system ROM or Esc (escape) to
discontinue reprogramming and return to the Select An Image screen.
Do not interrupt when “Reprogramming Firmware” appears on the
screen. The system ROM is being reprogrammed.

IMPORTANT: Do not interrupt the reprogramming. Interrupting the ROM reprogramming
will leave the firmware in an unknown state. You may not be able to boot the server if this
happens. You will be notified when reprogramming is completed.