Updating The Firmware; Rompaq Diskettes - Compaq 219700-001 - ProLiant - 1500 Reference Manual

Chapter 3

Updating the Firmware

The ROMs on all Compaq servers and most Compaq options can be updated
easily. This is done by flashing the ROM using a special Compaq utility called
ROMPaq, which replaces the existing contents of the ROM with another
version stored in a disk file. This is a convenient way to distribute new
firmware to keep Compaq products updated with the latest capabilities.
There are two ROMPaq utilities:
System ROMPaq
Option ROMPaq
IMPORTANT:
your server, you must run System ROMPaq to update the system firmware.
Use the instructions below to create diskettes with the latest version of
System ROMPaq from the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD
supplied with the SMART-2DH Controller.

ROMPaq Diskettes

The ROMPaq utilities must be run from diskette(s). The latest version of the
ROMPaq diskettes may be created from the Compaq SmartStart and Support
Software CD that was supplied in the SMART-2DH Controller Option Kit.
We recommend that you initially use this version of ROMPaq because it is the
latest one that supports your new SMART-2DH Controller.
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for updating the system ROM in all Compaq servers
supporting Flash ROM. Use System ROMPaq when
installing a new SMART-2DH Controller in a Compaq
server to be sure that the server can utilize all the
capabilities of the SMART-2DH Array Controller.
for updating the onboard ROM on all Compaq options that
support flashing. Use Option ROMPaq when new versions
of the SMART-2DH Array Controller firmware or SCSI
drive firmware become available to take advantage of
expanded capabilities.
Before you install the new SMART-2DH Array Controller in
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