Compaq 3200 manual Updating the Firmware, ROMPaq Diskettes, Chapter

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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.

Compaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide