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Upgrading Firmware via the Serial Port
You can upgrade system firmware by connecting your computer to the
serial port on the switch, and using a console interface package that
supports the XModem protocol. (See “Required Connections” on page
1-2.)
1. Restart the system by using the Restart System command or resetting
the power by pulling out the power cord, waiting five seconds, and
plugging it back in.
2. When the system initialization screen appears as shown below, press
“D” to download system firmware, and then indicate the code type (1:
Runtime, 2: POST, 3: Mainboard).
For example, if you select 1 (for downloading agent firmware), the system
will display the following message:
(c)Copyright 2002, SMC Networks Inc.
SMC-6924MT Stackable Switch
LOADER Version V1.02
POST Version V1.12
------ Performing the Power-On Self Test (POST) ------
EPROM Checksum Test ....................... PASS
Testing the System SDRAM .................. PASS
CPU Self Test ............................. PASS
EEPROM Checksum Test ...................... PASS
SEEPROM Checksum Test ..................... PASS
MAC Address ..............00-e0-29-52-28-00
------------ Power-On Self Test Completed ------------
(D)ownload System Image or (S)tart Application: [S]
Select the Firmware Type to Download (1)Runtime (2)POST
(3)Mainboard [1]:
(D)ownload System Image or (S)tart Application: [S]
Select the Firmware Type to Download (1)Runtime (2)POST
(3)Mainboard [1]: 1
Your Selection: Runtime Code
Download code to FlashROM address 0x02880000