Updating the Firmware Through DOS Using the
3ware Bootable CD
www.3ware.com
3
In the
Update Firmware
the location where you have saved the downloaded firmware update. The
update name will be something like
4
Click
Begin Update
The Compatibility Information window appears.
5
Click
Proceed Update
The 3ware RAID controller firmware is updated.
The 3ware CD can function as a bootable DOS firmware update program that
will work for most PC-based systems.
To update the firmware through DOS
1
Start your computer with the 3ware CD in your CD-ROM drive and the
BIOS set to boot from CD-ROM.
2
At the Welcome screen type:
firmware
3
At the next screen select the controller type to upgrade by typing the ID
number (1,2...) next to the name of the controller or Q, to quit. For
example:
1 - 9650SE
2 - 9690SA
(You can only install one controller at a time, you will need to repeat this
procedure for each controller.)
The update program is loaded.
4
To continue, type:
y
5
If multiple controller cards are installed, select the ID number of the card
to upgrade, otherwise continue to next step. You must select the same
controller type selected in step 3, otherwise the upgrade will fail.
The update program lists the version of your present firmware.
Updating the Firmware and Driver
section of Controller Settings page, browse to
promxxx.img
.
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