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Updating the Firmware

Writer: Rickard Project: Compaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide Comments: 340862-002

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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED

5. If the ROM firmware for the Smart Array 3200 Controller is the same or

newer than that on the Options ROMPaq diskette, you will get the
message:

The ROM image files found for the device selected
are not newer than the current ROM image

Press

Enter to go to step 9.

or

If the ROM firmware for the Smart Array 3200 Controller is older than
that on the Options ROMPaq diskette, you will get the Select An Image
screen:

Device to reprogram:

ALL COMPAQ Smart Array 3200 Controller(s)

Current ROM revision:

COMPAQ Smart Array 3200 Controller x.xx

Select Firmware Images: COMPAQ Smart Array 3200 Controller y.yy

Press

Enter.

6. Review the information on the Caution screen:

Device to reprogram:

Smart Array 3200 Controller(s)

Current ROM revision:

Smart Array 3200 Controller x.xx

Selected ROM revision:

Smart Array 3200 Controller y.yy

Press

Enter to reprogram the Smart Array 3200 Controller ROM or Esc

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

7.

Reprogramming Firmware

Indicates that the Smart Array 3200 Controller ROM is being
reprogrammed. DO NOT INTERRUPT.

CAUTION: Do not interrupt this cycle. Interrupting the ROM
reprogramming will leave the firmware in an unknown state. If
this happens, you may not be able to reprogram the ROM and the
Smart Array 3200 Controller ROM may have to be replaced. You
will be notified when reprogramming is complete.