Updating Rocketraid Hba Bios/Firmware; Updating Bios/Firmware Using Webgui; Updating Bios/Firmware Using A Bootable Usb - HighPoint RocketRAID 4520 Series User Manual

Updating RocketRAID HBA BIOS/Firmware

Having the latest BIOS ensures you have the latest firmware stability and performance
improvements. Updating the BIOS may fix boot up or system resource issues; make
sure to read the README before making any changes.
A few reasons as to why update BIOS/Firmware:
BIOS resource issue
Compatibility fixes
Bug fixes

Updating BIOS/Firmware using WebGUI

Keeping the firmware up to date ensures that your RAID controller the latest
compatibility and performance updates.
1. Locate the latest firmware on our webpage at www.highpoint-tech.com.
2. Extract the contents of the file.
3. Refer to the readme (if included) to make sure you have the correct firmware for
your HBA Note: Your HBA name and properties can be found in the WebGUI >
Physical Tab.
4. Locate the proper firmware file
5. Login to WebGUI, then click the Physical tab.
6. Under Update Firmware, click Browse and browse to your firmware file.
7. Click Submit.
8. Reboot for changes to take effect.

Updating BIOS/Firmware using a bootable USB

Create a bootable USB using a utility such as Rufus. Caution: Creating a bootable USB
will erase all previous data stored on it.
1. Download the latest BIOS/Firmware file found at
2. Extract the file contents onto the bootable USB
3. Read the README for instructions on how to flash the BIOS onto your hardware.
Inefficient BIOS code may cause your
boot-up to hang during POST.
Updating firmware may fix issues that
occur when using new hardware
Bugs that are discovered post release are
fixed in subsequent updates.
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