FastTrak TX2200, TX2300 User Manual

Step 3: Install the BIOS Package

Cautions

Before you begin, backup any important or useful data.

Do NOT skip any steps in the procedure.

Do NOT power off your PC during the procedure.

1.Boot your PC from the DOS-bootable diskette.

2.When the A:\> prompt appears, remove the DOS-bootable diskette and insert the FastTrak Upgrade diskette.

3.Find your model of FastTrak controller and type corresponding line at the A:\> prompt:

TX2200, type pflash /f 571.bin and press Enter

TX2300, type pflash /f 771.bin and press Enter

4.When the A:\> prompt appears, remove the upgrade diskette and insert the DOS-bootable diskette.

5.Reboot your PC from the DOS-bootable diskette.

6.When the A:\> prompt appears, remove the DOS-bootable diskette and insert the FastTrak Upgrade diskette.

7.Find your model of FastTrak controller and type corresponding line at the A:\> prompt:

TX2200, type pflash /f 571.bin and press Enter

TX2300, type pflash /f 771.bin and press Enter

8.When the A:\> prompt appears, remove the FastTrak Upgrade diskette.

9.Reboot your PC normally.

This completes BIOS upgrade procedure.

Note

For systems with multiple FastTrak TX Series controllers: With the new BIOS installed, only the FastTrak in the lowest numbered PCI slot will appear in the BIOS screen. However, all properly installed FastTraks will appear in WebPAM.

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TX2300, TX2200 specifications

Promise Technology, a leader in data storage solutions, has made significant strides with its TX2200 and TX2300 series of storage solutions. These two products represent a powerful combination of performance, capacity, and reliability for users needing robust data management systems.

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