Using The Afu For Dos - Adaptec 44300 Installation And User Manual

Using the AFU for DOS

In this chapter...
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 71
Running the AFU from the GUI............................................................................................ 71
Running the AFU from the Command Line......................................................................... 72
AFU Command Line - Step-by-Step .................................................................................... 75
This chapter describes how to use the Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU), a text-based DOS utility
that you can use to update, save, or verify the HostRAID controller's firmware BIOS.
Caution:
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your HostRAID controller's flash contents, it is still important to use the AFU carefully and
correctly to avoid rendering your HostRAID controller inoperable. Adaptec recommends that
only advanced users familiar with working in DOS use the AFU. For more information, see
Managing Your Storage Space on page
Although the AFU contains safeguards to prevent you from accidentally damaging
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