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Compaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide
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Chapter 3
Updating the Firmware
The ROMs on all Compaq servers and most Compaq options can be updated
easily. By programming the ROM using a special Compaq utility called
ROMPaq, the existing contents of the ROM are replaced with another version
stored in a disk file. This conveniently distributes new firmware to keep
Compaq products updated with the latest capabilities.
There are two ROMPaq utilities:
System ROMPaq Updates the system ROM in all Compaq servers supporting
Flash ROM. Use System ROMPaq when installing a new
Smart Array 3200 Controller in a Compaq server to be sure
that the server can use all the capabilities of the Smart
Array 3200 Controller.
Options ROMPaq Updates the onboard ROM on all Compaq options that
support programming. Use Options ROMPaq when new
versions of the Smart Array 3200 Controller firmware or
SCSI drive firmware become available to take advantage of
expanded capabilities.
IMPORTANT: Before you install the new Smart Array 3200 Controller in
your server, you must run System ROMPaq to update the system firmware.
Use the instructions below to create diskettes with the latest version of
System ROMPaq from the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD
supplied with the Smart Array 3200 Controller.
ROMPaq Diskettes
The ROMPaq utility must be run from diskette(s). The latest version of
ROMPaq diskettes can be created from the Compaq SmartStart and Support
Software CD supplied in the Smart Array 3200 Controller option kit. Compaq
recommends that you use this version of ROMPaq initially; it is the latest one
that supports your new Smart Array 3200 Controller.