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Example

The following example shows a typical system response after a VERIFY command has been performed:

A:\> AFU VERIFY /C 0

Adaptec Flash Utility V1.0-0 B1406

(c)Adaptec Inc. 1999–2005. All Rights Reserved. Reading flash image file (Build 1406) Controller #0: Adaptec AAR-1430

File: Checksum: 642C [VALID] (Build 1406)

File: Checksum: 642C [VALID] (Build 1406) Verified Successfully

VERSION

The VERSION command displays version information about the flash components on a HostRAID controller.

Command Syntax

The command syntax for the VERSION command is as follows:

AFU VERSION [/C<Controller ID>]

Command Switches

For details on the /C switch, see SAVE on page 63.

Example

The following example displays version information about all supported HostRAID controllers:

A:\> AFU VERSION /C 0

Adaptec Flash Utility V1.0-0 B1406

(c)Adaptec Inc. 1999–2005. All Rights Reserved.

Version Information for Controller #0 (Adaptec AAR-1430)

ROM: Build 1406 [VALID]

AFU Command Line – Step-by-Step

This section provides step-by step instructions for updating the flash.

To update the flash using the AFU command line:

1Shut down the computer.

2Insert the bootable disk that contains the AFU utility.

3Turn on the computer.

4Enter the system setup utility and verify that your computer is set up to boot from the bootable disk.

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